Smashing Machine: Bugonia & Post-Hunt Expectations
- The 82nd Venice Film Festival,a key event for launching awards season contenders,is shaping up to be a star-studded affair.
- among the high-profile films expected to premiere are Benny Safdie's "The smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt," featuring Julia Roberts...
- Angelina Jolie, who attended last year's festival, is expected to return with Alice Winocour's "Couture." Netflix is also likely to feature prominently, potentially showcasing Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly,"...
The Venice Film Festival is poised to be a major launching ground for awards season contenders,and News Directory 3 has the scoop. Expect high-profile films like “The Smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne johnson and Emily Blunt, alongside “Bugonia” with Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos returning to the festival. Netflix and Mubi will likely unveil major titles as well. These films are set to play a key role in shaping the awards landscape. With Alexander Payne presiding over the main jury, the 82nd Venice Film Festival, running from August 27 to September 6, promises star power and prestige. The official lineup declaration on July 22 will solidify the festival’s impact, so bookmark this page. Discover what’s next to win big!
Star Power Expected at Venice Film Festival
The 82nd Venice Film Festival,a key event for launching awards season contenders,is shaping up to be a star-studded affair. Running from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, the festival’s lineup, to be revealed July 22, is eagerly anticipated.
among the high-profile films expected to premiere are Benny Safdie’s “The smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and luca Guadagnino’s “After the Hunt,” featuring Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield. Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone may also return with “Bugonia,” following their success with “Poor Things.” These films are expected to play a notable role in the upcoming awards season.
Angelina Jolie, who attended last year’s festival, is expected to return with Alice Winocour’s “Couture.” Netflix is also likely to feature prominently, potentially showcasing Noah Baumbach’s “Jay Kelly,” starring George Clooney, and Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” with Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth.
Kathryn Bigelow’s “A House of Dynamite,” a thriller starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, is another Netflix title that could debut at Venice. The film centers on the investigation following a missile launch at the United States.
Mubi may present Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother,” starring Cate Blanchett and Adam Driver, and Paolo sorrentino’s “La Grazia,” featuring Toni Servillo. Italian films expected to debut include Pietro Marcello’s “Duse” and Gianfranco Rosi’s “Below the Clouds.”
Alexander Payne will preside over the main jury, festival organizers previously announced.
What’s next
The official Venice film Festival lineup will be announced July 22, solidifying the role the festival will play in shaping the upcoming awards season.