83rd Venice Film Festival Commences with Danny Boyle's "Ink" as Opening Film

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is set to begin on September 2, 2026, marking the start of the awards season. British director Danny Boyle's drama "Ink," an adaptation about the early years of Rupert Murdoch, will serve as the opening night film. The festival, which runs until September 12, is known for premiering films that often become Oscar contenders and will feature a jury presided over by Maggie Gyllenhaal.