Venice Film Festival Takeaways: Malkovich Storms the Oscar Race, Political Movies Dominate Buzz and More

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What happened

Is Venice still vibrating from all the rounds of applause?

It’s become customary for audiences at the festival’s premieres to clap and cheer for a seeming eternity after the credits roll.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. ‘In Alaska’ Producer Tyler Hagan Wins CMPA’s Feature Producer Indiescreen Award at Toronto Film Festival

  3. Venice Film Festival Takeaways: Malkovich Storms the Oscar Race, Political Movies Dominate Buzz and More

  4. Catherine Deneuve on Playing a ‘Punk Fairy Godmother’ in Léa Domenach’s Venice-Bound ‘A Man’s Skin,’ a Feminist Medieval Musical (EXCLUSIVE)

  5. Hans Petter Moland Talks ‘Epic Love Story’ That Defined the Nation as Norway’s Oscar Submission ‘Growth of the Soil’ Debuts Trailer: ‘It Resonates with All of Us’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Sources

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