Maggie Gyllenhaal to Preside Over Venice Film Festival Jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal will preside over the main jury of the upcoming Venice Film Festival. The Oscar-nominated actor, director, producer and screenwriter was last in Venice in 2021 with her directorial debut “The Lost Daughter,” an adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name starring Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard, which […]

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Venice Film Festival Jury President

"Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices," the Hollywood star says.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Announced As Venice 2026 Jury President

Maggie Gyllenhaal has been announced as Jury President for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12. The actress and director follows in wake of Alexander Payne (2025), Isabelle Huppert (2024), Damien Chazelle (2023), Julianne Moore (2022), Bong Joon-ho (2021) and Cate Blanchett (2020). The decision was made by the Board of Directors […]

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Maggie Gyllenhaal to be president of 2026 Venice Film Festival jury

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 23 - American director, actress, screenwriter and producer Maggie Gyllenhaal will be the president of the International Jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, the Biennale said on Thursday. The jury will assign the Golden Lion for Best Film and the other official awards at the 83rd edition of the world's oldest film festival, which takes place from September 2 to 12, 2026. "I am thrilled to accept the invitation to lead this year's Venice Film Festival jury," Gyllenhaal ...

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Istanbul Film Festival 2026: Discoveries, disappointments

Another Istanbul Film Festival has come and gone, leaving in its wake moments of discovery and failed attempts at securing tickets to see your favorites. The 45th edition of the sp...