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'Woman Unknown' Wins Venice Golden Lion
12 Sep
Summary
- May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' took home the Golden Lion.
- Mathilde Arcel won best actress for her role in 'Woman Unknown'.
- The festival celebrated achievements across various competitive categories.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded with May el-Toukhy's drama, "Woman Unknown," receiving the coveted Golden Lion for Best Film. Set in Denmark just after World War II, the film's victory is particularly noteworthy as el-Toukhy was the sole female director competing. The jury, led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, recognized the systemic underrepresentation of women in filmmaking.
Mathilde Arcel, starring in "Woman Unknown" as a nanny with a secret, earned the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. The Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Lee Chang-dong for "Possible Love." The Special Jury Prize went to "Naza," a documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor.
John Malkovich received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine," accepting remotely. Ilya Hersanovsky was honored with the Silver Lion for directing "Dau." The festival also celebrated achievements in other sections, including Orizzonti and Venice Immersive.
