Topic: Venice

Topic

Venice Golden Lion Winner Milcho Manchevski’s ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ Heads to Tokyo for World Premiere, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” the new feature from Venice Golden Lion winner Milcho Manchevski, will world premiere in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s main competition. Variety is debuting the trailer. Francesca Breccia’s Coccinelle Film Sales is handling the film and will start selling it to international buyers during Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market. Manchevski […]

1 Oct 2026, 08:57 UTC

Politics

'NAZA' documentary about Gaza war sparks political storm in Israel

The Israeli filmmakers behind the documentary NAZA may have received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival, they have been facing violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home in Israel. A month ahead of crucial elections, the film profiles anonymous military sources who speak about the widespread killing of civilians in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he intends to introduce legislation aimed at revoking the citizenship of people who "defame IDF soldiers". Details by Shirli Sitbon, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.

20 Sept 2026, 13:04 UTC

World

At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage

With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

18 Sept 2026, 12:16 UTC

World

How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced country

The documentary "Letters from the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice premiere.

18 Sept 2026, 12:16 UTC