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Venice Film Festival 2026: "Woman Unknown", by May el-Toukhy, wins Golden LionPhoto by walterlanpapetti on Pexels
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Venice Film Festival 2026: "Woman Unknown", by May el-Toukhy, wins Golden Lion

Euronews Portugal12 September 2026 at 20:04

The Venice Film Festival 2026 came to an end with the awarding of the main prizes in the official competition. The film "Woman Unknown", directed by May el-Toukhy, was distinguished with the Golden Lion, the festival's top prize.

The documentary "Naza", signed by Rachel Szork and Yuval Abraham, received the Special Jury Prize, recognizing the filmmakers' work on this production.

In turn, "Possible Love", by South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, was awarded the Silver Lion of the Jury, another of the major prizes in the competition. Lee Chang-dong is a recognized director in the international film festival circuit.

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Readers interested in cinema and cultural events will learn about the highlights of the world's oldest film festival, which sets trends and recognizes the work of international filmmakers. The awarding of these prizes may influence the distribution of films in cinemas and streaming platforms.

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