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A drama about Rupert Murdoch will open the Venice Film Festival in 2026.
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A drama about Rupert Murdoch will open the Venice Film Festival in 2026.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival will open with Danny Boyle’s film 'Ink', which dramatizes Rupert Murdoch's purchase of The Sun newspaper in 1969 and his decision to entrust it to editor Larry Lamb. The film stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy and will premiere in the Competitive Program at the Sala Grande on the Lido. Organizers announced the selection on Thursday, with the festival scheduled to run from September 2 to 12. Boyle, known for films like 'Trainspotting' and '28 Days Later', described the event as a significant milestone in his career. The Venice Film Festival is considered one of the most prestigious in the world and plays a key role in presenting contenders for the upcoming Academy Awards season.

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A drama about Rupert Murdoch will open the Venice Film Festival in 2026.

The 83rd Venice Film Festival will open with Danny Boyle’s film 'Ink', which dramatizes Rupert Murdoch's purchase of The Sun newspaper in 1969 and his decision to entrust it to editor Larry Lamb. The film stars Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy and will premiere in the Competitive Program at the Sala Grande on the Lido. Organizers announced the selection on Thursday, with the festival scheduled to run from September 2 to 12. Boyle, known for films like 'Trainspotting' and '28 Days Later', described the event as a significant milestone in his career. The Venice Film Festival is considered one of the most prestigious in the world and plays a key role in presenting contenders for the upcoming Academy Awards season.

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