The 83rd Venice Film Festival is concluding on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with the main competition awards set to be announced during the closing ceremony at the Sala Grande in Venice. As of publication, the Golden Lion winner and other top jury prizes have not yet been revealed.
However, several collateral and independent awards have already been announced, including the FIPRESCI critics’ prizes, the Orizzonti section’s confirmed winners, and multiple independent honours. This article compiles all verified winners confirmed so far and will be updated as the festival’s main prizes are announced.
The international jury for the main competition is presided over by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The closing ceremony is being broadcast live on Rai 3 from 8:00 PM local time.
Venice Film Festival 2026 Winners: Full List
The following winners have been confirmed as of publication. The main competition awards—including the Golden Lion, Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion, Coppa Volpi acting prizes, and Best Screenplay—have not yet been announced.
| Award | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Main Competition | Not yet announced | — |
| Golden Lion | Pending | — |
| Grand Jury Prize | Pending | — |
| Silver Lion (Best Director) | Pending | — |
| Coppa Volpi (Best Actor) | Pending | — |
| Coppa Volpi (Best Actress) | Pending | — |
| Best Screenplay | Pending | — |
Orizzonti Awards (confirmed):
| Award | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Film (Airone della Laguna) | Mohsen Gharaei | Moragheb (Falling House) |
| Best Actor | Riccardo Scamarcio | I Figli della Scimmia |
| Best Actress | Laleh Marzban | Moragheb (Falling House) |
| Best Screenplay | Tommaso Landucci & Damiano Femfert | I Figli della Scimmia |
Independent and Collateral Awards (confirmed):
| Award | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| FIPRESCI Prize (Competition) | Lee Chang-dong | Possible Love |
| FIPRESCI Prize (Orizzonti) | Xavier Tera | The Color of the Sun |
| Queer Lion (ex aequo) | Theo Rollason; Victor Di Marco & Márcio Picoli | Queer Edward II; London |
| Leoncino d’Oro | Shinya Tsukamoto | Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People? |
| SIGNIS Award | Hirokazu Koreeda | Look Back |
| Cinema & Arts Award (ex aequo) | Hirokazu Koreeda; Takashi Miike | Look Back; Shumei: The Living Legacy of Kabuki |
| Arca CinemaGiovani (Best Film) | Lee Chang-dong | Possible Love |
| Premio Pasinetti (Best Film) | Marco Bechis | Back to Buenos Aires |
| Premio Pasinetti (Best Actor) | Adriano Giannini | Back to Buenos Aires |
Golden Lion Winner
Winner: Not yet announced.
The Golden Lion, the festival’s top prize, will be awarded during the closing ceremony on September 12. The main competition jury, led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, will select the winner from 21 films in competition.
Films that generated significant buzz during the festival include Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love, Hirokazu Koreeda’s Look Back, and the late addition NAZA, a documentary from Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that reportedly received a record 25-minute standing ovation. However, no winner has been confirmed.
Other Main Competition Winners
All main competition awards remain pending. These include:
- Grand Jury Prize
- Silver Lion – Best Director
- Coppa Volpi – Best Actor
- Coppa Volpi – Best Actress
- Best Screenplay
- Special Jury Prize
This article will be updated as each award is announced.
Orizzonti Awards 2026: Full Winners List
The Orizzonti section, dedicated to films representing new trends in world cinema, has announced several of its winners through collateral awards and official selections.
Orizzonti Best Film (Airone della Laguna)
Winner: Moragheb (Falling House) — directed by Mohsen Gharaei (Iran, United States, Germany)
The Airone della Laguna prize is a newly established collateral award for the Orizzonti section. The jury praised the film for its allegorical depiction of the tragedy facing the Iranian people, caught between internal oppression and war.
Orizzonti Best Actor
Winner: Riccardo Scamarcio — I Figli della Scimmia (Italy)
Scamarcio, a well-known Italian actor, was recognized for his performance in Tommaso Landucci’s film. The film also won the Orizzonti screenplay prize.
Orizzonti Best Actress
Winner: Laleh Marzban — Moragheb (Falling House) (Iran, United States, Germany)
Marzban’s performance in Gharaei’s film earned her the Orizzonti acting prize.
Orizzonti Best Screenplay
Winner: Tommaso Landucci & Damiano Femfert — I Figli della Scimmia (Italy)
Orizzonti Best Short Film (Airone della Laguna)
Winner: Silence — directed by Pavlo Shpegun (Ukraine)
The short film award was part of the first edition of the Airone della Laguna collateral prize.
Who Won Best Actor and Best Actress?
The Coppa Volpi awards for Best Actor and Best Actress in the main competition have not yet been announced.
In the Orizzonti section, the confirmed acting winners are Riccardo Scamarcio (Best Actor) and Laleh Marzban (Best Actress).
Among the actors generating awards buzz in the main competition were John Malkovich for Wild Horse Nine, Alba Rohrwacher for A Good Little Soldier, and Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz for Bunker. However, these were pre-ceremony predictions, not confirmed results.
Best Director and Best Screenplay Winners
The Silver Lion for Best Director and Best Screenplay in the main competition have not yet been announced.
In the Orizzonti section, the Best Screenplay award went to Tommaso Landucci and Damiano Femfert for I Figli della Scimmia.
Jeremy Thomas Honored at the Venice Film Festival
The 83rd Venice Film Festival included a tribute to Jeremy Thomas, the legendary British independent producer, who died on September 11, 2026, at age 77.
Thomas had a career spanning more than five decades. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1988 for producing Bernardo Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor. His recent work included producing Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, which premiered in competition at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
During the festival, Thomas appeared in Luca Guadagnino’s documentary Joie de Vivre, dedicated to the cinema, art, and life of Bernardo Bertolucci. The Biennale expressed its condolences following his death.
Thomas was also known for his long collaboration with Takashi Miike, with their latest film, Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo, set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 14.
Why the 2026 Venice Winners Matter
The Venice Film Festival is one of the world’s most prestigious film events, and its awards often serve as early indicators of the international awards season. The Golden Lion has historically been awarded to films that go on to achieve significant critical and commercial success.
The Orizzonti section, meanwhile, is dedicated to highlighting emerging filmmakers and innovative cinematic voices. Winning an Orizzonti award can provide a significant career boost for directors and actors from around the world.
The 2026 festival has been marked by a mix of established auteurs and new voices, with films addressing contemporary political and social themes. The late addition of NAZA and its record-breaking ovation added a notable moment of political relevance to this year’s event.
What to Know About the Winning Films
Moragheb (Falling House) — An Iranian film directed by Mohsen Gharaei, described by the Airone della Laguna jury as a “faithful and allegorical representation of the tragedy of the Iranian people, caught between internal oppression and war, in which the decay of a family becomes a touching metaphor for isolation and a deep desire for liberation.”
I Figli della Scimmia — An Italian film directed by Tommaso Landucci. It won both the Orizzonti Best Actor prize for Riccardo Scamarcio and the Orizzonti Best Screenplay award.
Look Back — Hirokazu Koreeda’s adaptation of a manga about two girls united by their passion for drawing. It won multiple independent awards at Venice, including the SIGNIS Award and the Cinema & Arts Award.
Possible Love — Lee Chang-dong’s first film in eight years, described as a poetic portrait of class and labor. It won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film in Competition and the Arca CinemaGiovani Award.
Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People? — Shinya Tsukamoto’s film, which won the Leoncino d’Oro, an award presented by a jury of high school students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival 2026?
The Golden Lion winner has not yet been announced. The closing ceremony is taking place on September 12, 2026.
Who won the Orizzonti Best Film award in 2026?
Moragheb (Falling House), directed by Mohsen Gharaei, won the Airone della Laguna prize for Best Orizzonti Film.
Who won Best Actor at Venice Film Festival 2026?
The main competition Best Actor (Coppa Volpi) has not yet been announced. In the Orizzonti section, Riccardo Scamarcio won for I Figli della Scimmia.
Who won Best Actress at Venice Film Festival 2026?
The main competition Best Actress (Coppa Volpi) has not yet been announced. In the Orizzonti section, Laleh Marzban won for Moragheb (Falling House).
What is the Golden Lion?
The Golden Lion (Leone d’Oro) is the highest prize awarded at the Venice Film Festival. It is given to the best film in the main competition section.
What are the Orizzonti Awards?
The Orizzonti section is dedicated to films that represent new trends in world cinema. Its awards recognize emerging filmmakers and innovative works outside the main competition.
When did the Venice Film Festival 2026 end?
The 83rd Venice Film Festival concludes on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with the closing ceremony and awards presentation.
Where can I find the full Venice Film Festival 2026 winners list?
This article compiles all confirmed winners. It will be updated as the main competition awards are announced.