As the curtain fell on the 82nd Venice International Film Festival (27 August – 6 September 2025), the Lido once again confirmed its role as the world’s most glamorous intersection of cinema and style. For ten days, red carpets shimmered beneath Mediterranean light, superyachts lined the lagoon, and a constellation of stars transformed Venice into an international stage where art, politics, and luxury coexisted.
Festival in Focus
Presided over by American director Alexander Payne, this year’s jury delivered a program rich in artistic ambition and global resonance. Paolo Sorrentino’s La grazia opened the festival, while Cédric Jimenez’s Dog 51 brought it to a close. The Golden Lion was awarded to Jim Jarmusch’s meditative Father Mother Sister Brother, a quiet triumph that immediately entered the awards conversation. Meanwhile, Kaouther Ben Hania’s powerful documentary The Voice of Hind Rajab earned the Grand Jury Prize, its premiere marked by an emotional 23-minute standing ovation and a striking political charge.
Highlights & Premieres
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein was among the most anticipated screenings, and its unveiling proved unforgettable: Jacob Elordi, one of its stars, was visibly overcome with emotion during the ovation. Across the program, the 2025 edition delivered a slate that balanced auteur cinema with crowd-pleasing premieres, signaling a strong season ahead.
Red Carpet & Style
The red carpet was no less commanding. From Cate Blanchett’s statuesque Armani to Timothée Chalamet’s daring Vuitton, fashion houses turned the Lido into a runway that rivaled Paris and Milan. Coverage of best-dressed moments proved as influential as the awards themselves. Vogue – Venice Red Carpet
Behind the Scenes
Away from the flashbulbs, the city pulsed with luxury rituals: Riva tenders delivering guests to screenings, private dinners at the Belmond Cipriani, late-night soirées at Aman Venice, champagne brunches at The Gritti Palace, and yacht gatherings across the lagoon, where private concierge services orchestrated bespoke experiences. For Venice, glamour was not an accessory but the essence of the experience.
The festival closed with its timeless promise intact: cinema’s future revealed, and the season ahead already shaped by the magic of Venice.
FAQ: Venice Film Festival 2025
When is the Venice Film Festival 2025?
It took place from 27 August to 6 September 2025.
Who won the Golden Lion in 2025?
Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch.
What celebrities attended the Venice Film Festival 2025?
Cate Blanchett, Timothée Chalamet, Jacob Elordi, among many others.
What fashion brands were on the Venice red carpet?
Armani, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Bulgari, Cartier.
Where to stay in Venice during the film festival?
Top choices include Belmond Cipriani, Aman Venice, and The Gritti Palace. Travel + Leisure – Venice Luxury Hotels
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