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Venice Film Festival Reveals Award Winners (Updating Live)
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Ellise Shafer
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The 2026 Venice Film Festival has awarded the Golden Lion to May el-Toukhy’s Danish drama 'Woman Unknown'. The film depicts the life of a housemaid during World War II.
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The Venice Film Festival is a major indicator of critical acclaim in the global film industry and often signals future award season contenders.
The Venice Film Festival has revealed its 2026 award winners, with May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” taking home the prestigious Golden Lion for best film.
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