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Venice Film Festival Chief Discusses Industry Trends and Upcoming Films

Updated 2026-09-06 23:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Alberto Barbera, the artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, discussed Oscar chances for films like ‘NAZA’ and his confidence in U.S. studios returning to the festival.

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EXCLUSIVE: Alberto Barbera is a force of nature. The 76 year-old longtime Venice artistic director is here, there and everywhere, one minute speaking at an A.I. forum in Venice, the next minute jostling and joking with Oasis duo Noel and Liam Gallagher at a raucous premiere on the Lido. We sat down

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