Jim Jarmusch, Ben Safdie take top honors at Venice Film Festival
1 of 3 | Jim Jarmusch poses with the Golden Lion for Best Film for “Father Mother Sister Brother” during the winners photocall at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. Photo by Rocco Spaziani/UPI | License Photo
Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival Saturday.
#BiennaleCinema2025 #Venezia82@JimJarmusch: “We wanted to make a quiet film about the complexities that develop in relationships – but without any judgement. I don’t like making absolute statements or generalisations. I feel that, especially in these times, empathy among people… pic.twitter.com/SO4dqKYPgB— La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) September 6, 2025
Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab earned the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize, while Ben Safdie took home the Silver Lion for Best Director for The Smashing Machine.
Xin Zhilei was named Best Actress for The Sun Rises on Us All and Toni Servillo scored the Best Actor prize for La Grazia.
Valérie Donzelli and Gilles Marchand shared the Best Screenplay Award for At Work.
Luna Wedler picked up the Best Young Actor or Actress trophy for Silent Friend.
#BiennaleCinema2025 #Venezia82@benny_safdie: “I’ve got a voice note from @TheRock absolutely screaming with excitement. We did this all together – him, #EmilyBlunt and me – and I can’t wait to share this joy and this #SilverLion with them. The best thing about working with… pic.twitter.com/1Nn8Enyxn0— La Biennale di Venezia (@la_Biennale) September 6, 2025