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Venice Film Festival Unveils Star-Studded Jury Lineup

7/18/2025

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The Venice Film Festival, taking place from August 27 to September 6, has unveiled its juries. Renowned filmmaker Alexander Payne leads the main jury, joined by acclaimed talents Cristian Mungiu, Fernanda Torres, and Mohammad Rasoulof. Julia Ducournau will preside over the Horizons jury, while Charlotte Wells takes charge of the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for best debut film.

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The Venice Film Festival, taking place from August 27 to September 6, has unveiled its juries. Renowned filmmaker Alexander Payne leads the main jury, joined by acclaimed talents Cristian Mungiu, Fernanda Torres, and Mohammad Rasoulof. Julia Ducournau will preside over the Horizons jury, while Charlotte Wells takes charge of the Luigi De Laurentiis Award for best debut film.