Venice Film Festival 2026, «Woman Unknown» of May el-Toukhy wins the Golden Lion
«Naza» of Rachel Szork and Yuval Abrahareceives the Special Jury Prize. «Possible Love» of Lee Chang-dong receives Silver Lion Jury prize.
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal, concluded with the awarding of the Golden Lion to «Woman Unknown» directed by May el-Toukhy. This Danish-French-Latvian co-production explores the life of Marie, a young nanny who is entangled in a secret from World War II. Marie's past threatens to disrupt her new life as a housekeeper for wealthy widower Christian. In the drama, Arcel's portrayal of Marie, guarding a shameful secret, earned her the Coppa Volpi award for Best Actress.
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