Despite the film's star power, the standing ovation, while enthusiastic, lasted only four minutes—a modest duration by Venice standards. Festival organizers appeared eager to move the crowd along due to the late start and the lively, sometimes unruly, atmosphere.

Angelina Jolie, known for her candid reflections, spoke about the impact of societal perceptions on women's identities during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, where she is promoting her latest film, “Maria”.

This world premiere will reunite original stars Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder with Burton for the first time in 36 years.

A Marilyn Monroe drama “Blonde” by Dominik; a cannibal road movie “Bones and All” by Luca Guadagnino; and a black comedy film “White Noise” by Noah Baumbach, are among the top films being showcased at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Actor Liev Schreiber says he took around 800 punches when filming "The Bleeder" to make the boxing drama more credible and to not upset the prize fighter whose real life story it portrayed.

A Venezuelan film set among the chaos and violence of Caracas - Desde Alla, or From Afar - wins the top Golden Lion prize at the Venice film festival.

Actor Johnny Depp jokes about killing his dogs and eating them during a press conference at the Venice Film Festival.