Venice Film Festival Crowns Its Kings and Queens—Here's Who Took Home the Gold
John Malkovich and Mathilde Arcel dominated the Lido. NAZA made noise. Here's the full rundown.
The Venice Film Festival wrapped and did what it does best: crowned some serious talent while the whole film world was watching. John Malkovich took best actor for Wild Horse Nine, while Mathilde Arcel snagged best actress for Woman Unknown—two heavyweight performances that clearly left the jury with no choice.
But the real talking point might be NAZA grabbing the Special Jury Prize. That's the kind of move that signals something different caught their attention, something that didn't fit neatly into the main categories but hit hard enough to demand recognition.
Venice remains one of the few places where you get that mix: prestigious, unpredictable, and willing to throw flowers at work that breaks the mold. This year's haul proves it again.
Read the full story at The Hollywood Reporter → https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-venice-winners-full-list-golden-lion-1236698825/
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