Home / Arts and Entertainment / Venice Film Fest Crowns New Golden Lion Winner
Venice Film Fest Crowns New Golden Lion Winner
6 Sep
Summary
- Pedro Almodóvar won Golden Lion last year
- Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" won 3 Oscars
- Diverse lineup of films competing for 2025 Golden Lion
The 2025 Venice Film Festival is reaching its climactic conclusion, as the prestigious Golden Lion award for best film is set to be announced imminently. Last year, acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar took home the top prize for his film "The Room Next Door," which starred Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore. Additionally, Brady Corbet's "The Brutalist" won the Silver Lion for best director and went on to claim three Oscars.
This year's competition features a diverse array of acclaimed filmmakers vying for the coveted Golden Lion. Entries include Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein," Olivier Assayas' "The Wizard of the Kremlin," and Yorgos Lanthimos' "Bugonia." Other notable contenders are Noah Baumbach's "Jay Kelly," Kathryn Bigelow's "A House of Dynamite," and Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice."
The esteemed jury is led by director Alexander Payne and includes renowned figures such as Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, Iranian auteur Mohammad Rasoulof, and Romanian director Cristian Mungiu. As the ceremony unfolds, film enthusiasts eagerly await the announcement of which visionary work will emerge victorious and claim the coveted Golden Lion.
