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Venice Film Festival kicks off with Hollywood stars and documentaries
Italy is hosting the 83rd Venice Film Festival starting today, featuring Hollywood stars like Robert Pattinson and George Clooney. The festival includes significant films and documentaries, notably Alex Gibney's critical documentary on Elon Musk. However, it faces criticism for having only one female-directed film in competition for the Golden Lion.
Updated Aug 31, 2026 First published Aug 30, 2026