AustriaAt the halfway point of the Venice Film Festival, the second Golden Lion award was presented. After Hollywood star George Clooney received the honor for his body of work, 93-year-old veteran actress Ellen Burstyn accepted the trophy personally, calling Venice one of her favorite cities worldwide. Burstyn has been nominated six times for an Academy Award, winning once in 1975 for her role in Martin Scorsese’s 'Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.' She appears in two films at the festival, including a portrayal of Marilyn Monroe, who died at age 36. Director Maggie Gyllenhaal pays tribute to Monroe in her short film 'Flesh Impact,' which explores Monroe’s legacy as a Hollywood icon and the sexism she faced. The film features Burstyn playing Monroe as an elderly woman, reflecting on her impact. Festival director Alberto Barbera noted that this year’s program is more politically charged than ever, addressing topics like authoritarian media moguls and rising right-wing populism. The opening film 'Ink' by Danny Boyle critiques the influence of social media and fake news, tracing the rise of Britain’s tabloid newspaper The Sun under Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb. The film highlights how the '
Bias read (Center): The article discusses the Venice Film Festival, focusing on cultural and artistic achievements, but it also touches on broader themes such as the influence of media moguls, right-wing populism, and the legacy of figures like Marilyn Monroe. While these topics carry political weight, the article does
