Andrea Innocenti The 83rd Venice International Film Festival concluded with an awards ceremony full of surprises and well-deserved recognition. Among the most notable winners, the Golden Lion for Best Film went to Woman Unknown by Danish director May el-Toukhy, while the Volpi Cup for Best Actor was awarded to John Malkovich for his performance in Wild Horse Nine.
The main awards of the 83rd Venice Film Festival
The jury , chaired by Maggie Gyllenhaal, recognized a wide range of films and performances. In addition to the Golden Lion for Woman Unknown , the Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Possible Love by Lee Chang-dong, while the Silver Lion for Best Director went to Ilya Khrzhanovsky for Dau.
The Volpi Cup for Best Actress was awarded to Mathilde Arcel for her performance in Woman Unknown , while the Special Jury Prize went to Naza by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The Marcello Mastroianni Award for a New Young Actor or Actress was awarded to Malou Khebizi for the film 15/18 (A Place to Heal).
The most appreciated interpretations
John Malkovich won over everyone with his performance in Wild Horse Nine, a film that masterfully blended humor and drama. His performance was described as a tour de force that left a lasting impression on all the critics present at the Lido.
Mathilde Arcel, the lead actress in Woman Unknown, received the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. The film, set in postwar Denmark, captured the attention of audiences and critics with its powerful story and intense performances.
The prizes of the Orizzonti section
The Orizzonti section honored a series of films that stood out for their originality and impact. The Orizzonti Award for Best Film went to Un Détour par Diane by Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni, while the Orizzonti Award for Best Director was awarded to Jacqueline Lentzou for Mia Mera Sti Zoi Tis Tzo.
The Orizzonti Award for Best Actor went to Riccardo Scamarcio for the film Figli della Scimmia , while the Orizzonti Award for Best Screenplay went to Tommaso Landucci and Damiano Femfert for the same film.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival once again confirmed its role as an international stage for auteur cinema, rewarding films and performances that stood out for their quality and emotional impact.