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The Venice Film Festival draws to a close this evening, when prizes will be handed out by Lucrecia Martel's jury. It's been a hot 10 days on the Lido, and not just because the mercury was stifling throughout. We expected controversy coming in, and certainly the inclusion of Roman Polanski's An Officer And A Spy in…

Venice Film Festival jury president Lucrecia Martel has clarified comments she made regarding Roman Polanski's competition film An Officer And A Spy during today’s opening press conference, saying this evening they “were deeply misunderstood.” Speaking to the press corps through a translator earlier today, the…

The Venice Film Festival is getting underway today, kicking off with the world premiere of Hirokazu Kore-eda’s The Truth. However, before the red carpet rollout this evening, there was some spirited discussion — and a bit of dissension in the ranks — at the annual opening press conference. The panel, led by Venice…

The Venice Film Festival has appointed The Headless Woman and Zama director Lucrecia Martel as president of the international jury for its 76th edition. Martel and her jury will assign the Golden Lion for best film, as well as other awards. The choice was approved by board of directors of the festival, chaired by…