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Venice: 20 films in the race for the Golden Lions

The 83rd Venice Film Festival has announced its lineup, with 20 films competing for the Golden Lion award from September 2 to 12. Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher’s film 'Eclipse' is part of the 'Orizzonti' section. The festival opens with Danny Boyle’s 'Ink,' which tells the story of Rupert Murdoch and the British tabloid 'The Sun.' German director Werner Herzog returns with 'Bucking Fastard,' focusing on the true story of the Chaplin twins. Several international stars, including Casey Affleck, Penelope Cruz, and Robert Pattinson, are set to participate. Notable entries include '15/18 (A Place to Heal)' by Cedric Kahn and 'Wild Horse Nine' by Martin McDonagh. Italian director Nanni Moretti and films like 'The Echo Chamber' are also featured. Russell Crowe’s documentary 'What Love Builds' and the Oasis documentary 'Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger' are among the highlights. Maggie Gyllenhaal leads the competition jury, while George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn receive lifetime achievement awards.

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Venice: 20 films in the race for the Golden Lions

The 83rd Venice Film Festival has announced its lineup, with 20 films competing for the Golden Lion award from September 2 to 12. Austrian filmmaker Manuel Wetscher’s film 'Eclipse' is part of the 'Orizzonti' section. The festival opens with Danny Boyle’s 'Ink,' which tells the story of Rupert Murdoch and the British tabloid 'The Sun.' German director Werner Herzog returns with 'Bucking Fastard,' focusing on the true story of the Chaplin twins. Several international stars, including Casey Affleck, Penelope Cruz, and Robert Pattinson, are set to participate. Notable entries include '15/18 (A Place to Heal)' by Cedric Kahn and 'Wild Horse Nine' by Martin McDonagh. Italian director Nanni Moretti and films like 'The Echo Chamber' are also featured. Russell Crowe’s documentary 'What Love Builds' and the Oasis documentary 'Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger' are among the highlights. Maggie Gyllenhaal leads the competition jury, while George Clooney and Ellen Burstyn receive lifetime achievement awards.

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