Twenty-one films will vie for the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film at the 81st Venice Film Festival, which is set to take place from August 28 to September 7, as announced by the organizers on Tuesday. This year’s lineup promises an exciting range of storytelling and cinematic talent.
Among the competing films is “The Room Next Door” directed by Pedro Almodóvar. This Spanish film features an impressive cast, including Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, and John Turturro. Running for 110 minutes, it is sure to captivate audiences.
Another notable entry is “Campo di Battaglia” by Gianni Amelio, featuring Alessandro Borghi and Gabriel Montesi. This Italian film has a runtime of 104 minutes and explores profound themes of identity and conflict.
“Lears Enfants Après Eux,” directed by Ludovic Boukherma and Zoran Boukherma, runs for 146 minutes and stars Paul Kircher and Angélina Woreth. This French film delves into family dynamics and personal challenges.
Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist,” starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, is set to take audiences on a 215-minute journey through art and ambition.
Delphine and Muriel Coulin direct “Jouer Avec Le Feu,” a French film featuring Vincent Lindon. With a runtime of 110 minutes, it promises an engaging story.
“Vermiglio,” directed by Maura Delpero, features a diverse cast, including Tommaso Ragno, and runs for 119 minutes, showcasing the intertwined lives of its characters.
IDDU (Sicilian Letters), directed by Fabio Grassadonia and Antonio Piazza, brings together notable actors like Toni Servillo in a 122-minute exploration of Sicilian life and culture.
Luca Guadagnino presents “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey. This Italian-American production runs for 151 minutes, promising a thought-provoking narrative.
Norwegian film “Kjærlighet (Love)” by Dag Johan Haugerud stars Andrea Bræin Hovig and has a runtime of 119 minutes, offering an intimate look at relationships.
From Georgia, “April,” directed by Dea Kulumbegashvili, features Ia Sukhitashvili and runs for 143 minutes, highlighting the struggles of its characters in a rapidly changing world.
In “The Order,” Justin Kurzel directs a star-studded cast including Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult in a gripping 120-minute story set in Canada.
“Pablo Larraín’s “Maria” showcases a remarkable performance by Angelina Jolie among others and has a runtime of 124 minutes, exploring complex themes around identity.
Emmanuel Mouret’s “Trois Amies” features Camille Cottin and has a runtime of 117 minutes, revolving around friendship and emotional bonds.
Luis Ortega’s “Matar al Jockey” tells a compelling story set in Argentina and Spain, featuring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, and runs for 96 minutes.
The highly anticipated “Joker: Folie à Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips, brings back Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga for a 138-minute deep dive into the mind of the iconic character.
“Babygirl,” helmed by Halina Reijn, features Nicole Kidman and has a runtime of 114 minutes, promising an emotional narrative.
Walter Salles’s “Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here)” unites a talented cast, including Fernanda Torres, and runs for 135 minutes, exploring themes of resilience.
“Divas Futura,” directed by Giulia Louise Steigerwalt, is an Italian film featuring Pietro Castellitto, with a runtime of 120 minutes.
Finally, “Harvest,” by Athina Rachel Tsangari, features Caleb Landry Jones and has an impressive runtime of 131 minutes, showcasing an international collaboration.
“Qing Chun Gui (Youth – Homecoming)” is a documentary by Wang Bing, running for 152 minutes, offering insightful reflections on youth and identity.
The festival also includes Yeo Siew Hua’s “Stranger Eyes,” a unique film featuring Chien-Ho Wu, with a runtime of 125 minutes, capturing the essence of human connection.
As these films prepare to debut, the excitement for the 81st Venice Film Festival continues to build, inviting cinephiles from around the world to witness the art of storytelling in its most compelling forms.
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