Highlights of the 81st Venice Film Festival: Award Winners Announced

The 81st Venice Film Festival concluded with several notable award winners. 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodovar won the Golden Lion for best picture, while Brady Corbet took home Best Director for 'The Brutalist'. Nicole Kidman and Vincent Lindon were honored as Best Actress and Best Actor respectively.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Venice | Updated: 08-09-2024 00:16 IST | Created: 08-09-2024 00:16 IST
Highlights of the 81st Venice Film Festival: Award Winners Announced
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The 81st Venice Film Festival concluded on Saturday, marking another year of celebrating extraordinary cinematic talent. The prestigious Golden Lion for best picture was awarded to Pedro Almodovar's 'The Room Next Door'.

The Silver Lion runner-up prize went to 'Vermiglio', directed by Maura Delpero. In the category of Best Director, Brady Corbet received accolades for his work on 'The Brutalist'.

Award winners in acting included Nicole Kidman, who was named Best Actress for her performance in 'Babygirl', and Vincent Lindon, who won Best Actor for 'The Quiet Son'. The Best Screenplay award was given to Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega for 'I'm Still Here'.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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