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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 top prize, awarded to the best film in competition.
Venice's runner-up honor (the Silver Lion's competition counterpart), ranking just below the Golden Lion.
A further distinction from the Venice jury, below the Grand Jury Prize.
The full lineup of films selected for the main competition (Venezia) — every title in the running for the Golden Lion. A showcase of the SELECTION, not a prize of its own. Covers 2000 onward.
