The 82nd Venice International Film Festival is scheduled to take place on the Lido di Venezia from August 27 to September 6, 2025. Organized by La Biennale di Venezia and directed by Alberto Barbera, it is the world’s oldest film festival and one of the most prestigious.

Key Details:

• Dates: August 27 – September 6, 2025

• Location: Lido di Venezia, Italy (main venues include Palazzo del Cinema on Lungomare Marconi)

• Awards: The Golden Lion is the top prize for the best film in the main competition (Venezia 82). Other awards include the Silver Lion, Coppa Volpi for acting, and prizes in the Orizzonti section for emerging filmmakers.

• Lifetime Achievement: German director Werner Herzog will receive a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. A second Lifetime Achievement award will be given to an actor or actress, to be announced

• Notable Films (Speculated): Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt and Romain Gavras’ Sacrifice (starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, and others) may premiere, though the official lineup is typically announced in late July.