Venice International Film Festival

Film · 1949–2025

Founded in 1932 as the oldest film festival in the world, Venice awards the Golden Lion and is a major launchpad for the autumn awards season.

Next edition

Sep 2, 2026

Venice's runner-up honor (the Silver Lion's competition counterpart), ranking just below the Golden Lion.

Film · 1949–2025

Founded in 1932 as the oldest film festival in the world, Venice awards the Golden Lion and is a major launchpad for the autumn awards season.

Next edition

Sep 2, 2026

Venice's runner-up honor (the Silver Lion's competition counterpart), ranking just below the Golden Lion.