Oasis, auteurs and seven hours of Bertolucci: 12 unmissable movies at the Venice film festival

The Venice Film Festival features a diverse lineup of highly anticipated films, including works from directors like Danny Boyle and Luca Guadagnino. The selection covers a range of genres, from historical dramas about the British press to experimental multimedia projects.
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The Venice Film Festival is a major cultural event that sets the tone for the international film industry and upcoming award seasons.
Jack O'Connell in Ink, directed by Danny Boyle. Photograph: Studiocanal Jack O'Connell in Ink, directed by Danny Boyle. Photograph: Studiocanal Venice film festival Oasis, auteurs and seven hours of Bertolucci: 12 unmissable movies at the Venice film festival A backstage peek at the reunion tour and a new film from Burning director Lee Chang-dong are among this year’s most anticipated – plus offerings from Danny Boyle, Luca Guadagnino, Martin McDonagh and more
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