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Lights go up on the Lido di Venezia tonight as the 83rd Venice Film Festival kicks off its Opening Ceremony amidst the city\u2019s timeless canals and historic piazzas.<\/p>\n
Danny Boyle will present his world premiere Ink, starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch, Jack O\u2019Connell as Larry Lamb, and Claire Foy as Jules Davies. The red carpet event was attended by stars of the film, including guests Werner Herzog, Chase Sui Wonders, Laura Dern, Zazie Beetz, Jonathan Bailey, and Nicholas Galitzine.<\/p>\n
The film follows media tycoon Rupert Murdoch as he acquires The Sun in 1969. Alongside editor Larry Lamb, Murdoch turns the daily newspaper into Britain\u2019s most influential and provocative tabloid.<\/p>\n
The jury for the main competition, which will decide the coveted Golden Lion for Best Film, is led by president Maggie Gyllenhaal. She is joined by an international panel of filmmakers and artists that includes Kaouther Ben Hania, Daniel Blumberg, Francesco Casetti, Xavier Giannoli, Shahrbanoo Sadat, and Johnnie To.<\/p>\n
Marking its 83rd run, the festival continues to showcase its influence by generating buzz for potential Oscar nominations leading up to awards season. The Competition lineup features 21 films, including titles from Werner Herzog\u2019s Bucking Fastard, Lance Oppenheim\u2019s Robert Pattinson-led thriller Primetime, Andrea Pallaoro\u2019s The Echo Chamber, Lee Chang-dong\u2019s Possible Love, and Florian Zeller\u2019s Bunker, starring Pen\u00e9lope Cruz and Javier Bardem.<\/p>\n
Beyond the main competition, the lineup includes Paul Schrader\u2019s The Basics of Philosophy starring Jack Huston and Sofia Boutella; Place to Be featuring Ellen Burstyn and Pamela Anderson; Wim Wenders\u2019 architectural study From Inside Out \u2013 The Architecture of Peter Zumthor; Russell Crowe\u2019s directorial effort What Love Builds; and Luca Guadagnino\u2019s doc Joie De Vivre.<\/p>\n
This year, the festival will bestow its prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement upon George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn. Luca Guadagnino will receive the Cartier Glory to the Filmmaker 2026 Award, with the ceremony taking place on Tuesday 8 September in the Sala Casin\u00f2 (Palazzo del Casin\u00f2 before the Out of Competition screening of his new documentary, Joie de vivre.<\/p>\n
The festival itself runs from September 2nd to September 12th, and will close with director Giovanni Veronesi\u2019s God Laughs.<\/p>\n
Click through the gallery to see all the atmosphere from the red carpet and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tOpening Ceremony & Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Award To George Clooney<\/p>\n
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George Clooney receives the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Award on stage at the Opening Ceremony during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tNetflix\u2019s \u201cInk\u201d Screening \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Guy Pearce, Michael Ellenberg, Claire Foy, Tessa Ross, Tracey Seaward, James Graham, Danny Boyle, Jack O\u2019Connell and a guest attend Netflix\u2019s \u201cInk\u201d screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tNetflix\u2019s \u201cInk\u201d Screening \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Danny Boyle, Jack O\u2019Connell, Claire Foy and Guy Pearce attend Netflix\u2019s \u201cInk\u201d screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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George Clooney attends the \u201cink\u201d premiere and the opening ceremony at The 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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George Clooney and Laura Dern attends the \u201cink\u201d premiere and the opening ceremony at The 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
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Amal Clooney and George Clooney<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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George Clooney<\/p>\n
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George Clooney<\/p>\n
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Guy Pearce<\/p>\n
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Claire Foy<\/p>\n
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Claire Foy<\/p>\n
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\u00a0Jack O\u2019Connell<\/p>\n
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Director Danny Boyle attends the \u201cInk\u201d Screening and 2026 Opening Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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Maggie Gyllenhaal<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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Laura Dern<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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Jonathan Bailey<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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Nicholas Galitzine<\/p>\n
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Nina Dobrev<\/p>\n
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Zazie Beetz<\/p>\n
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Chase Sui Wonders<\/p>\n
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(L-R) Orizzonti jury members Peter Becker, Elizabeth Lo, Val\u00e9rie Donzelli, David Pablos and Barbara Ronchi attend the \u201cInk\u201d Screening and 2026 Opening Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Screening And 2026 Opening Red Carpet \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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(L-R) Alberto Barbera, hostess Greta Scarano and host Nicolas Maupas attend the \u201cInk\u201d Screening and 2026 Opening Red Carpet during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tThe 83rd Venice International Film Festival \u2013 Premiere<\/p>\n
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Lena Herzog and Werner Herzog at the opening ceremony at The 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Screening \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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(L-R) Lia von Blarer, Sebastian Schneider, Hans-Christian Hegewald and Idan Weiss attend the \u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Screening during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Sala Darsena on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tJury Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tJury Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, Orizzonti jury member Peter Becker, Orizzonti jury member Barbara Ronchi, Orizzonti jury president Val\u00e9rie Donzelli, Orizzonti jury member David Pablos and Orizzonti jury member Elizabeth Lo attend the Jury Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tJury Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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VENICE, ITALY \u2013 SEPTEMBER 02: Artistic Director Alberto Barbera, Jury member Xavier Giannoli, Jury member Shahrbanoo Sadat, Jury member Kaouther Ben Hania, Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jury member Johnnie To, Jury member Daniel Blumberg and Jury member Francesco Casetti attend the Jury Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
\tCelebrity Sightings: Day 1 \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Claire Foy, Guy Pearce, Danny Boyle and Jack O\u2019Connell are seen during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Guy Pearce, Claire Foy, Jack O\u2019Connell and director Danny Boyle attend the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Director Danny Boyle attends the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Guy Pearce attends the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Jack O\u2019Connell attends the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Claire Foy attends the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cInk\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Guy Pearce, Claire Foy, Jack O\u2019Connell, Tessa Ross, Danny Boyle, James Graham, Tracey Seaward and Michael Ellenberg attend the \u201cInk\u201d photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tGeorge Clooney Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Artistic Director Alberto Barbera and George Clooney attend the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Aaron Altaras, Emilia Sch\u00fcle, director Alina Marazzi, Luna Wedler and Lucas Englander attend the \u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\t\u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Kristina B\u00f6rjeson, guests, Jonas Dornbach, Marta Donzelli, Gregorio Paonessa, Samanta Antonnicola guest, Luna Wedler, director Alina Marazzi, Emilia Sch\u00fcle, Aaron Altaras, Lucas Englander, Sebastian Schneider, Lia von Blarer, Hans-Christian Hegewald and Idan Weiss attend the \u201cLa Ragazza Con La Leica (The Girl With The Leica)\u201d Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tGeorge Clooney Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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George Clooney receives Photographers Award from Andrea Avezzu (L) and Alfonso Catalano (R) as he attends the Golden Lion For Lifetime Achievement Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tCelebrity Sightings Ahead Of The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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(L-R) Festival Director Alberto Barbera, Marvi de Angelis and Angela Savoldi are seen arriving ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tCelebrity Sightings Ahead Of The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Danny Boyle is seen arriving ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tCelebrity Sightings Ahead Of The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Jury President Maggie Gyllenhaal is seen arriving ahead of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 01, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n
\tJury Photocall \u2013 The 83rd Venice International Film Festival<\/p>\n
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Artistic Director Alberto Barbera and Jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal attend the Jury Photocall during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Casino on September 02, 2026 in Venice, Italy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lights go up on the Lido di Venezia tonight as the 83rd Venice Film Festival kicks off its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":612551,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[321,93,2537,61,60,802],"class_list":["post-612550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-celebrities","tag-entertainment","tag-gallery","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-venice-film-festival"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=612550"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/612550\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/612551"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=612550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=612550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=612550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}