Venice Days Unveils 2026 Lineup

The independent sidebar of the Venice Film Festival, Venice Days, has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring films with Mia Wasikowska, Catherine Deneuve, and Rupert Friend, and opening with Lili Horvát’s ‘My Notes on Mars’ starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend.

22 Jul, 10:00 — 22 Jul, 10:00

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The Venice Days sidebar is a significant independent section of the Venice Film Festival, often highlighting emerging talent and diverse cinematic voices. Its opening film and overall selection can signal trends in international cinema and provide early buzz for potential award contenders.

Key entitiesVenice Days Lili Horvát My Notes on Mars Mackenzie Davis Rupert Friend Mia Wasikowska Catherine Deneuve

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Venice Days Unveils Female-Centric Selection, Kicking Off With Lili Horvát’s ‘My Notes on Mars’ Starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend

Hungarian filmmaker Lili Horvát’s first English-language feature, “My Notes on Mars,” starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, will open the Venice Film Festival’s independently run Giornate Degli Autori. The section has unveiled a richly assorted lineup that featuring works by female directors and those exploring the female universe, regardless of who is behind the camera. This […]

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual17d ago