At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Kathryn Bigelow returned with A House of Dynamite, a gripping political thriller starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. Set within an 18-minute countdown to a possible nuclear strike, the film explores power, fear, and fragile decision-making at the highest levels of government.

At the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Luca Guadagnino premiered After the Hunt, a psychological thriller starring Julia Roberts. The film explores truth, power, and moral dilemmas in academia, with striking performances by Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri, and a haunting score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.

The Smashing Machine had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025. Dwayne Johnson delivers a career-defining performance as UFC legend Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt. Directed by Benny Safdie, with music by Nala Sinephro, the film earned a fifteen-minute standing ovation and critical acclaim for its intimate portrayal of strength, love, and vulnerability.

Celebrate the Caribbean rhythm through festivals of music, dance, art, and food – moments of joy that connect cultures across oceans and generations.

Dr. L’Antoinette Stines, founder of L’Acadco and creator of the L’Antech technique, has redefined Caribbean dance as a vessel of memory, identity, and cultural resilience. Through movement she connects spirit, history, and community, turning the stage into a sacred space of storytelling and transformation. Her legacy carries Caribbean artistry across generations and nations.

Paolo Sorrentino opens the 82nd Venice Film Festival with La grazia, a story of love, faith, and responsibility. Starring Toni Servillo, the film explores moral dilemmas with emotional depth and striking visual harmony.