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Maggie Gyllenhaal Named Jury President of Venice 2026

4/23/2026

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Maggie Gyllenhaal is appointed jury president of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running Sept. 2-12, 2026.
Alberto Barbera selected Gyllenhaal, who won Venice’s best screenplay award in 2021 for ‘The Lost Daughter’ and whose 2026 film ‘The Bride!’ reinforces her reputation as a filmmaker.
She is the third woman in five years to head the Lido jury, pledging to lead with curiosity.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal is appointed jury president of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running Sept. 2-12, 2026.
Alberto Barbera selected Gyllenhaal, who won Venice’s best screenplay award in 2021 for ‘The Lost Daughter’ and whose 2026 film ‘The Bride!’ reinforces her reputation as a filmmaker.
She is the third woman in five years to head the Lido jury, pledging to lead with curiosity.