{
  "id": 4589169,
  "title": "Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-venice-film-festival",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T06:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/what-to-know-2026-venice-film-festival-449c47effe9d46d8f067d258d8ac5f4f"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival is set to begin on Wednesday, drawing Hollywood's biggest stars to Venice, Italy. Known as one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, it is second only to Cannes and is the oldest in the lineup. The festival, established in 1932, has seen notable films like \"Grand Hotel\" and \"It Happened One Night\" in its early years. The Golden Lion award, the festival's highest honor, was first given out in 1949. Venetian films have a rich history, winning the award multiple times, including \"Rashômon\" in 1951, \"Belle de jour\" in 1967, \"Au revoir les enfants\" in 1987, \"Brokeback Mountain\" in 2005, \"Somewhere\" in 2010, and \"Poor Things\" in 2023. The festival runs until September 12th, with opening night featuring Danny Boyle's \"Ink,\" adapted from the stage play about Rupert Murdoch's early life, starring Guy Pearce, Jack O'Connell, and Claire Foy.",
  "summary": "VENICE, Italy (AP) — Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are heading to Venice, Italy, for the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival, which kicks off on Wednesday. Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about the festival, the Oscar…",
  "key_points": [
    "83rd Venice Film Festival begins on Wednesday",
    "Stars like Guy Pearce and Claire Foy attend",
    "Festival runs until September 12th"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This edition of the Venice Film Festival solidifies its position as a premier platform for showcasing acclaimed films and attracting major Hollywood stars, continuing its nearly century-long legacy.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-venice-film-festival-4590776",
        "published": "2026-08-31T06:45:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}