'Holy Crowd,' 'Original Wound,' 'Annisa' and 'Mothers Are Mothering' were co-written and co-directed by four international creatives.

This year's cohort reflects "the breadth and vitality of contemporary European filmmaking" and "underscores a strong focus on female-driven storytelling."

“Sherman’s work asserts the inalienable right to self-expression and to the authorship of one’s own narratives in a moment in which alternative realities have increasingly started to replace the truth.”

Legendary Italian actor Franco Nero will also make a "special appearance" in the movie about a renowned pianist who discovers that the musical talent of his young nephew "could eclipse his own."

Program director Yi Wang discusses the program for the seventh edition, the fest's growth since its launch during the COVID pandemic and how the past can elucidate the future.

"Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices," the Hollywood star says.

A redesigned area around the entrance to the Hotel Thermal’s Grand Hall, an exhibition, a sneak preview in Mariánské Lázně and photos commemorating late statesman Václav Havel also await audiences.

The event also unveiled the six films making their U.K. premieres that will screen in its official competition and new speakers for industry sessions.

G. Anthony Svatek discusses his feature debut, premiering at Visions du Réel, biographical parallels with Alexander von Humboldt, and what the thinker's idea of interconnectedness means in the digital age.

Jacqueline Zünd’s new film, which takes audiences to the Persian Gulf region with stylized imagery and sound, world premieres at the Swiss doc festival Visions du Réel.

Swiss documentary maker Edgar Hagen discusses visiting the likes of Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria with German journalist Ulrich Tilgner for his film, premiering at Visions du Réel, and the situation in Iran.

Belgian director Jérôme le Maire's doc, premiering at Switzerland's Visions du Réel festival, asks: "Can there be enough sun and wind for everyone, or is the price too high?"