Woody Allen hails 'very lucky life' as he presents 50th film
The Venice Film Festival was denounced by some critics for giving US director Woody Allen a prestigious slot for first French-language film.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Elvis was 'the love of my life', Priscilla tells Venice
A film about Elvis Presley and former wife Priscilla's turbulent relationship hit the Venice Film Festival.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Israeli-Iranian movie filmed undercover to avoid suspicion
"Tatami", a tense thriller centred on a world judo championship, got its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival at the weekend.
Mon Sep 04 2023
When is Venice Film Festival 2023 and what can we expect?
The Venice International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world, with its 80th edition opening this week.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
The world's oldest film festival features movies from 55 countries, including 23 titles running for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Bookish and traumatised: The real Marilyn Monroe comes to Venice
"Blonde" is a dark retelling of the iconic actress's life that lifts the lid on the trauma and fierce intelligence behind the bubbly Monroe.
Sat Sep 17 2022
From Cruz to Blanchett: Venice serves up film festival stars
A total of 23 movies are in competition for the Golden Lion on the glitzy Venice Lido running from August 31 to September 10.
Thu Jul 28 2022
French film on illegal abortion wins top prize at Venice festival
The awards ceremony wrapped up the 11-day movie marathon.
Sun Sep 12 2021
Bennifer have arrived! Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Venice for film fest
Affleck is in Venice for the festival premiere of Ridley Scott's medieval epic "The Last Duel", which stars his close friend Matt Damon.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Banderas, Cruz poke fun at film biz excesses at Venice
Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas rip into their own industry with abandon in their new film "Official Competition".
Sun Sep 05 2021
Critics say 'Dune' movie will thrill ardent fans, may mystify others
The movie is adapted from Frank Herbert's 1965 novel about an intergalactic battle to control a precious resource.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Maggie Gyllenhaal picks Ferrante novel for her directing debut
"The Lost Daughter" is one of 21 films vying for the Golden Lion top award at the Venice festival, which runs through Sept. 11.
Sat Sep 04 2021
No one can understand what Diana endured: Kristen Stewart
After playing Princess Diana on the silver screen, Kristen Stewart feels that no one can understand what it felt like to be her.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Stars return to Venice red carpet as film festival opens
Organisers are banking on a strict anti-COVID protocol to help keep the 11-day movie marathon trouble-free.
Thu Sep 02 2021
With masks and tests, stars return to Venice for 'sold out' film fest
The Venice film festival opens with a rich line-up and the return of Hollywood stars who had largely deserted it last year due the pandemic.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024