The Venice Film Festival is taking shape for its August premiere, with several prestigious international titles emerging as strong contenders for the Golden Lion award. Among them are psychological thriller 'Bunker' from acclaimed director Florian Zeller, starring Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz; 'Here Comes the Flood,' featuring Denzel Washington; and the second season of 'The Studio,' according to Variety. The festival will announce its full program in just over a month, showcasing new works by internationally renowned auteurs vying for the festival's top prize.

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