The 81st edition of the Venice International Film Festival ended with the awarding of the winners. During this period, Pedro Almadovar, the famous Spanish director, won the Golden Lion for the best film with his first English-language film called “The Next Room” starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton. Isabelle Hooper, a prominent French actress, was the head of the jury for this period of the festival.

In the Horizons section, Iranian-Canadian filmmaker Arshia Shakiba won the best short film award with her short documentary “Those Who Love the Sun”. Also, the Armani Beauty Award in the Extra Horizons section went to the movie “Witness” directed by Nader Sa’i’ver.

Nicole Kidman also managed to win the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her role in the movie “Baby Girl”, although she was not present in the hall and the award was given to her as a substitute.

The complete list of winners of the Venice Film Festival 2024:

Golden Lion for Best Film: “The Next Room” directed by Pedro Almador

Special Jury Prize: “April” directed by Dia Kolombashvili

Grand Jury Prize Silver Lion: “Vermigilio” directed by Maura Delpero

Silver Lion for Best Director: Brady Corbett for “The Brutalist”

Volpi Cup Award for Best Actress: Nicole Kidman for “The Baby Girl”

Volpi Cup Award for Best Actor: Vincent Landon for “The Quiet Boy”

Golden Globe for Best Screenplay: Murillo Hauser and Hitor Lorga for “I’m Still Here”

Marcello Mastroianni Young Talent Award: Paul Kircher for “And Their Children After Them”

This period of the festival, like previous years, with the presence of the best film talents from all over the world, was an arena for showing brilliant works and new film experiences.

The 81st Venice International Film Festival was held from August 28 to September 7, 2024 (September 7 to 17, 1403).