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Venice Film Festival 2026: Film Comment Drops Final Festival Podcast Highlighting NAZA, Company, and Late-Fest Premieres
As the lights dim on the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, the critical consensus is being shaped and debated by some of the sharpest voices in film journalism. Following a rigorous fortnight of reporting from the sun-drenched shores of the historic Lido di Venezia, the editorial team behind Film Comment has released its final dispatch […]
Film Comment Releases Final Venice Film Festival Podcast: Deep Dive Into NAZA, Company, and the Best of 2026
VENICE, ITALY — As the lights dim on the 2026 Venice Film Festival and the cinematic caravan packs its bags after another unforgettable fortnight along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, critical reflections have begun in earnest. For the past two weeks, the editorial team at Film Comment has been boots-on-the-ground, providing rigorous, […]
Film Comment Concludes Venice Film Festival Coverage with Final 2026 Podcast Episode: Deep Dives into NAZA, Company, and Festival Standouts
Main Facts As the curtains closed on the 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, Film Comment released its final dispatch from the festival grounds. Co-editor Devika Girish assembled a roundtable of prominent international film critics—Mariona Borrull, Leonardo Goi, Luke Hicks, and Öykü Sofuoğlu—to unpack […]
Finding Identity on the Edge of Empires: Xavier Tera and Jeremy O. Harris on the Venice Breakout The Color of the Sun
Though its narrative unfolds against the sun-bleached landscapes and deep cultural complexities of Okinawa—an island chain sitting at Japan’s southernmost border—The Color of the Sun is a coming-of-age film of truly global scale. Directed by photographer-turned-filmmaker Xavier Tera, the feature took home the prestigious FIPRESCI International Critics’ Prize for Best Film in the Orizzonti section […]
Venice 2026 Wrap-Up: Film Comment Podcast Analyzes Late-Festival Premieres NAZA, Company, and More
Main Facts As the curtains closed on the 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, critics and cinephiles alike reflected on an eventful fortnight of cinema. For their final dispatch of the 2026 festival season, Film Comment Co-Editor Devika Girish convened a panel of prominent […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Auteurs Return as Film Comment Launches Comprehensive Lido Coverage
VENICE, ITALY — Against the storied, sun-drenched backdrop of the Lido, the Venice International Film Festival has officially commenced its 2026 edition. This year’s lineup has immediately established itself as a monumental gathering of contemporary cinematic masters, drawing global critics, cinephiles, and industry heavyweights to the waters of the Venetian lagoon. To mark the opening […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Film Comment Podcast Breaks Down Bold New Works from Herzog, Guadagnino, and Experimental Auteurs
Main Facts The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is currently underway, transforming the picturesque, historic shores of the Lido di Venezia into a global epicenter for cinematic excellence. Reporting live from the festival grounds, the editorial team at Film Comment has been offering in-depth, daily critical coverage of the event’s sprawling lineup. In their fifth […]
The Film Comment Podcast: Venice 2026 #2: Print the Legend | Film Comment
Main Facts The 2026 Venice Film Festival is currently underway along the picturesque shores of the Lido, bringing together some of international cinema’s most revered auteurs, industry insiders, and cinephiles. Amidst a star-studded lineup featuring anticipated new projects by cinematic heavyweights such as Werner Herzog, Tsai Ming-liang, and Lee Chang-dong, the critical conversation has been […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Auteurs, Controversies, and the Evolution of the Lido Through the Eyes of Film Comment
Main Facts The 2026 Venice International Film Festival has officially taken over the historic, picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, drawing the global film community together for another landmark edition of cinematic celebration. As Film Comment continues its on-the-ground reporting from the floating city, the 83rd edition of the world’s oldest film festival has […]
Venice Film Festival 2026: Dispatches on Oasis, Woman Unknown, and the Highs of the Lido
Main Facts The 2026 Venice Film Festival has once again transformed the picturesque, sun-drenched shores of the Lido into the global epicenter of cinematic art. Amidst an illustrious lineup featuring major new works by world-renowned auteurs—including Werner Herzog, Lee Chang-dong, and Tsai Ming-liang—critics and audiences alike have found themselves captivated by a diverse slate of […]
