Venice Unveils 2026 Lineup (Updating Live) The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026, but this year's edition will be remembered not just for the star studded premieres or artistic masterpieces on display.
The real story is about politics, power, and the future of European cinema.
In a move that has sparked heated debate in the film industry, the European Commission withdrew a €2 million grant from the La Biennale di Venezia Foundation this week due to Venice's decision to allow Russia back into the festival circuit for the first time since 2022.