Venice Film Festival Award Winners & Review
‘The Order’ Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Italian Director’s Psychological Drama Takes Top Honor
Italian director Michelangelo Frammartino's “The Order” won the Golden Lion, the top prize at the 79th Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
The film, set in the 17th century, follows a group of monks who travel through the Italian countryside to deliver a statue of the Virgin Mary. Frammartino's film is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant meditation on faith, nature, and the passage of time.
“The Order” was one of 23 films in competition for the Golden Lion. The jury was headed by Julianne Moore and included Audrey Diwan, Leila Hatami, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ritesh Batra, and Mariano Cohn.
Other Award Winners
In addition to “The Order,” other award winners at the Venice Film Festival included:
- Silver Lion for Best Director: Santiago Mitre for “Argentina, 1985”
- Grand Jury Prize: “Saint Omer” by Alice Diop
- Volpi Cup for Best Actor: Colin Farrell for “The Banshees of Inisherin”
- Volpi Cup for Best Actress: Cate Blanchett for “Tár”
- Best Screenplay: Martin McDonagh for “The Banshees of Inisherin”
- Special Jury Prize: “No Bears” by Jafar Panahi
Critical Reception
“The Order” has received critical acclaim since its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
In a review for The Hollywood Reporter, David Rooney called the film “a masterpiece of cinematic storytelling” and praised Frammartino's “exquisite” direction.
Variety's Owen Gleiberman wrote that “The Order” is “a film of rare beauty and power” and that it is “one of the best films of the year.”
Conclusion
The Venice Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. The Golden Lion is one of the most coveted awards in cinema.
“The Order” is a worthy winner of the Golden Lion. It is a film that is both beautiful and thought-provoking. It is a film that will stay with you long after you have seen it.
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