Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Venice Film Festival 2026 Announces Complete Winners List
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival took place at the Venice Lido in Italy.
It ended on September 12, 2026.
The festival gives awards to outstanding films and performers.
Woman Unknown won the biggest prize, called the Golden Lion.
The film was directed by May el-Toukhy.
Mathilde Arcel won Best Actress for the same film.
John Malkovich won Best Actor for Wild Horse Nine.
Other awards recognized filmmakers, actors, screenwriters, restored films, and immersive projects.
George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn received Lifetime Achievement honors.
May el-Toukhy’s Danish drama Woman Unknown won the Golden Lion.
Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love received the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize.
Mathilde Arcel won Best Actress for Woman Unknown, while John Malkovich won Best Actor for Wild Horse Nine.
The Orizzonti Best Film award went to Diane in the Loop, directed by Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni.
The festival concluded on September 12 at the Venice Lido in Italy after opening on September 2.
- Who
- Films, directors, actors, and other artists competing at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, including May el-Toukhy, Mathilde Arcel, John Malkovich, George Clooney, and Ellen Burstyn.
- What
- The festival announced its 2026 award winners, with Woman Unknown winning the Golden Lion.
- When
- The festival opened on September 2 and concluded on September 12, 2026.
- Where
- The Venice Lido in Italy.
- Why
- To recognize achievements in global cinema through awards including the Golden Lion, acting prizes, directing honors, and other official awards.
- Festival
- 83rd Venice International Film Festival
- Location
- Venice Lido, Italy
- Festival dates
- September 2–12, 2026
- Golden Lion
- Woman Unknown, directed by May el-Toukhy
- Best Actress
- Mathilde Arcel for Woman Unknown
- Best Actor
- John Malkovich for Wild Horse Nine
- Lifetime Achievement honorees
- George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn