Rick W / Tuesday, August 26, 2025 / Categories: Film Score News Venice Boss Alberto Barbera on the Fest’s Impact on Oscars Race, His Expiring Mandate and Gaza Protests on the Lido: ‘I Would Be Surprised’ if They ‘Didn’t Happen’ Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera does not want to overplay his hand this year, despite having assembled an embarrassment of cinematic riches. With a rich roster of hotly anticipated new movies featuring high-caliber stars like Julia Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Andrew Garfield, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Emma Stone — as well […] Previous Article Thai Director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit Tackles Global Birth Rate Decline in Venice Film ‘Human Resource,’ First Clip Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE) Next Article Venice Film Festival Set for Star-Studded Edition With Julia Roberts, Emma Stone, George Clooney, Adam Sandler and More — but Gal Gadot and Al Pacino Won’t Be Attending Print 6 Tags: Film Festival