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McElwee's 'Remake' Wins Golden Globe for Impact at Venice

9/7/2025

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Ross McElwee’s documentary “Remake” won the Golden Globes Impact Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
The award includes a $10,000 cash prize and collaboration with Think-Film Impact Production.
“Remake” examines McElwee’s relationship with his late son Adrian through decades of footage.
The jury commended the film for its exploration of grief and storytelling's healing power.
Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera highlighted the increasing significance of documentaries.

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Ross McElwee’s documentary “Remake” won the Golden Globes Impact Prize at the Venice Film Festival.
The award includes a $10,000 cash prize and collaboration with Think-Film Impact Production.
“Remake” examines McElwee’s relationship with his late son Adrian through decades of footage.
The jury commended the film for its exploration of grief and storytelling's healing power.
Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera highlighted the increasing significance of documentaries.