Javier Bardem, left, and Penélope Cruz pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film 'Bunker' during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Actors and filmmakers gathered at the Venice Film Festival for premieres, awards and red-carpet appearances, while films and discussions focused on politics, war, artificial intelligence and the future of cinema.
Festival goers gather before the ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger’ red carpet during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Ellen Burstyn receives the golden lion for lifetime achievement during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Pamela Anderson poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Place To Be’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)John Malkovich poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Wild Horse Nine’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)Luca Marinelli, from left, Susan Sarandon, director Andrea Pallaoro and Alicia Vikander pose for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘The Echo Chamber’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks to the audience prior to Ellen Burstyn receiving the golden lion for lifetime achievement during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Rokka Okada, left, and Furi Nanase pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Look Back’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Adriano Giannini poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘L’Estranea’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Rooney Mara, left, and Kate Mara pose for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Bucking Fastard” during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Director Hirokazu Kore-eda poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Look Back’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)George Clooney, centre, poses with photographers at the opening ceremony and the red carpet for the film ‘Ink’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/Invision/AP)Director Danny Boyle poses for photographers at the photo call for the film ‘Ink’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Romana Maggiora Vergano, left, and Jasmine Trinca pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘L’Estranea’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Hippolyte Girardot poses for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘It Will Happen Tonight’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)Writer Steven Knight, from left, Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
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