Variety September 12, 2026 • 20:55

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Venice Jury Didn’t Award ‘Woman Unknown’ the Golden Lion Just Because It Was Directed by a Woman: It ‘Was Like a Laser Beam’ - Variety

By Ellise Shafer

Maggie Gyllenhaal wasn't making a statement by awarding 'Woman Unknown,' Venice's only competition film solely directed by a woman, the Golden Lion.

Maggie Gyllenhaal kicked off her term as Venice jury president by calling out the lack of women filmmakers in the running for the prestigious Golden Lion. And on Saturday night, she concluded it by a… [+2635 chars]

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Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Venice Jury Didn’t Award ‘Woman Unknown’ the Golden Lion Just Because It Was Directed by a Woman: It ‘Was Like a Laser Beam’ - Variety

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