Venice News Today — September 7, 2026
Louis Garrel on Being Nanni Moretti’s Alter Ego and Doing Sex Scenes With Jasmine Trinca in ‘It Will Happen Tonight’: ‘You Have to Feel a Real Connection’ and more — today's venice signal.
The Venice Film Festival is in full swing, and the city's cinematic scene is buzzing with talent and innovation. This year's festival has brought together some of the most exciting names in international cinema, from established masters to emerging voices. For instance, Louis Garrel is drawing attention for his latest role in 'It Will Happen Tonight,' where he had to navigate intimate scenes with co-star Jasmine Trinca, highlighting the importance of chemistry between actors. Meanwhile, fellow veteran filmmaker Lav Diaz is exploring new themes in 'An Entry Into the Sadness of a Portuguese Woman,' the third installment of his acclaimed Hermes Trilogy.
The festival is also a platform for new initiatives and discussions shaping the future of filmmaking. The launch of the Gaza Cinema Academy, for example, underscores the power of cinema to bring people together and provide opportunities for growth. The intersection of technology and art is another key theme, as seen in the debate on AI filmmaking's potential and implications, featuring executives from Alibaba and other industry players. With films like Kore-eda Hirokazu's 'Look Back,' an adaptation of a popular manga, and Tsai Ming-liang's 'Dust,' which explores the concept of slowness as rebellion, it's clear that the Venice Film Festival remains a hub for creative expression and innovation.
Today's signal:
• Louis Garrel on Being Nanni Moretti’s Alter Ego and Doing Sex Scenes With Jasmine Trinca in ‘It Will Happen Tonight’: ‘You Have to Feel a Real Connection’ (variety.com)
• Lav Diaz on the Hunt for Truth in ‘An Entry Into the Sadness of a Portuguese Woman,’ Third Chapter of His Acclaimed Hermes Trilogy (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• Gaza Cinema Academy Launches at Venice Film Festival (variety.com)
• Tsai Ming-liang on Venice and San Sebastian Title ‘Dust,’ Slowness as Rebellion and Life With Lee Kang-sheng (variety.com)
• AI Filmmaking’s Future Debated by Alibaba, Sonilo, PROMPTR Executives at TapNow and Dogme23’s Venice Production Bridge Panel (variety.com)
• Kore-eda Hirokazu on Adapting Fujimoto Tatsuki’s Manga for Venice Competition Film ‘Look Back’ (variety.com)