Given the current climate in the United States, following the restrictive new anti-abortion laws passed in Texas, the Venice jury, headed by South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, appears to have sent a clear pro-choice message with the Golden Lion pick
2021 Venice Film Festival
Given the current climate in the United States, following the restrictive new anti-abortion laws passed in Texas, the Venice jury, headed by South Korean director Bong Joon Ho, appears to have sent a clear pro-choice message with the Golden Lion pick.
The Best Director honour, the Silver Lion, went to Jane Campion for her Netflix neo-Western The Power of the Dog. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, the film is Campion’s first feature in 12 years. Italian director Pablo Sorrentino won the Grand Jury prize for his autobiographical drama, The Hand of God, with the film’s star, Filippo Scotti, taking the Best Young Actor honour.
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