By Crispian Balmer VENICE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - A film shot when war between Russia and Ukraine seemed unthinkable finally hit Venice on Wednesday, with director Ilya Khrzhanovsky unveiling "DAU", a 20-year project that has generated both fascination and controversy.

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem at the Bunker premiere at the Venice Film Festival 2026. Husband-and-wife duo Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem walked the red carpet together ahead of the premiere of their new movie, Bunker, which received an impressive 16-minute standing ovation.

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DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, hosted the "Filmmakers & Visionaries Session," a professional forum during Venice Production Bridge at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival.

Florence Pugh returned to the Venice Film Festival on September 8 in a navy Max Mara look, her first major festival appearance since 2022.

Among those being celebrated at the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival are George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn—recipients of the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement—and one Nicola Peltz Beckham. The latter actor was presented with the Rising Star award at the Kinéo Awards over the weekend,

Director Stefano Knuchel talks closing his 20-year Hugo Pratt trilogy with "Hugo in Venice," premiering out of competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival.

Damilola Orimogunje is set to make a small piece of African cinema history this week in Venice, where he will become the first Nigerian filmmaker to debut a feature in the Giornate degli Autori competition with his sophomore directorial effort, Dear Ajayi.