Father Mother Sister Brother Wins Jarmusch Prize in Venice
Here’s a breakdown of the winners at the 80th Venice Film Festival, based on the provided text:
Main Competition Winners:
Golden Lion (Best Film): All We Need Is Each Other directed by Jia Zhangke
Silver Lion (Runner-up): The Voice of Hind Rajab directed by Kaouther Ben Hania (a documentary about a rescue attempt in gaza)
Best Director: Benny Safdie (The Smashing Machine)
Best Actor: Toni Servillo (La Grazia)
Best Actress: xin Zhilei (The Sun Rises on Us All)
Best Screenplay: Valérie Donzelli and Gilles Marchand (At Work)
Special Jury Prize: gianfranco rosi (Below the Clouds)
Marcello Mastroianni Award (young actor): Luna Wedler (Silent Friend)
Horizons (Discovery Section) Winners:
Best film: En El Camino directed by David Pablos
Best Director: Anuparna Roy (Songs of Forgotten Trees)
Other:
Audience Award (Armani beauty): Maryam Touzani (Calle Mála)
Key Themes & Notes:
Political Statements: Several winners used their platform to address the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, expressing solidarity and calling for peace.
Diverse Selection: The jury, led by Alexander Payne, selected a diverse group of winners.
Oscar Buzz: The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson, is generating Oscar buzz.
Impactful Documentary: The Voice of hind Rajab* received a important 22-minute standing ovation and its director dedicated the award to those working to save lives in Gaza.