According to The Hollywood Reporter, Venice's 83rd film festival is shaping up to be a landmark edition. Major directors including David Fincher, Aaron Sorkin, and Werner Herzog are expected to submit, with a deep art-house field joining them—potentially capitalizing on the artistic momentum that sidestepped the major studios at this year's Cannes. Venice could be 2026's festival to beat.

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