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2025-2026 Awards Season Kicks Off with Star-Studded Films

9/2/2025

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The Venice and Telluride Film Festivals have launched the 2025-2026 awards season with notable films, including Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" and Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet."
Paolo Sorrentino's "La Grazia" is a strong candidate for Italy's Best International Feature Film submission.
Adam Sandler's performance in "Jay Kelly" may lead to Oscar recognition, highlighting his emotional range.
Anticipation builds for a competitive awards season.

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Story summary

The Venice and Telluride Film Festivals have launched the 2025-2026 awards season with notable films, including Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" and Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet."
Paolo Sorrentino's "La Grazia" is a strong candidate for Italy's Best International Feature Film submission.
Adam Sandler's performance in "Jay Kelly" may lead to Oscar recognition, highlighting his emotional range.
Anticipation builds for a competitive awards season.