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Venice Film Festival Lineup Revealed; Gender Diversity Issues Discussed

Updated 2026-07-23 19:10 UTC 1 source Negative

The Venice Film Festival lineup for its 83rd edition was unveiled by artistic director Alberto Barbera. Discussions centered on the lack of female Golden Lion contenders and why Luca Guadagnino’s 'Artificial' did not screen at the festival.

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Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera unveiled the lineup for its 83rd edition on Thursday, his 19th selection over two stints in the role, firstly from 1998 to 2001, and most recently since 2012, which his term extended to 2027 and 2028 earlier this year. He has delivered a varied

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