Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" Wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival
Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, with other awards for directing, acting, and screenplay also announced.
Venice Film Festival winners: ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ takes top prize
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Overview
- Jim Jarmusch's film "Father Mother Sister Brother," starring Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps, and Cate Blanchett, secured the prestigious Golden Lion, the top prize at the Venice Film Festival.
- Benny Safdie was awarded Best Director for his Mark Kerr MMA biopic "The Smashing Machine," recognizing his directorial achievement at the renowned festival.
- The Silver Lion, the festival's second-place prize, went to Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a compelling Gaza docudrama.
- Chinese actor Xin Zhilei won Best Actress for "The Sun Rises on Us All," and Italian actor Toni Servillo received Best Actor for his role in "La Grazia."
- Valérie Donzelli and Gilles Marchand won Best Screenplay for "At Work." The Golden Lion winner, "Father Mother Sister Brother," was a surprise despite positive reviews.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the Venice Film Festival awards as a significant platform for artists to voice strong political opinions, particularly concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict. They emphasize the emotional impact of a Gaza-themed film and highlight multiple acceptance speeches addressing the conflict, shaping a narrative where the festival transcends mere cinematic celebration.
"Indie director Jim Jarmusch unexpectedly won the coveted Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival on Saturday with "Father Mother Sister Brother," a three-part meditation on the uneasy ties between parents and their adult children."
USA TODAY"“Father Mother Sister Brother,” Jim Jarmusch’s quietly humorous relationship triptych, won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday."
Chicago Tribune"Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych, won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday."
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The film is an anthology made up of three separate vignettes exploring different configurations of families and their complex dynamics, combining humor and sadness.
The film stars Cate Blanchett, Vicky Krieps, Adam Driver, Mayim Bialik, Tom Waits, Charlotte Rampling, Indya Moore, and Luka Sabbat.
Benny Safdie won Best Director for "The Smashing Machine," Xin Zhilei won Best Actress for "The Sun Rises on Us All," Toni Servillo won Best Actor for "La Grazia," and Valérie Donzelli and Gilles Marchand won Best Screenplay for "At Work." The Silver Lion was awarded to Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab."
Principal photography began in November 2023 in West Milford, New Jersey, with additional filming in Dublin and Paris, completed in early 2024.
Jarmusch employed a subtle, quiet approach combining elements of humor and sadness. The film may have no music and offers small talk dialogue, continuing his experience with anthology formats like "Coffee and Cigarettes."
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