New Delhi: The 2025 Venice Film Festival ended with excitement and many memorable moments. Jim Jarmusch’s film Father Mother Sister Brother won the most important award, the Golden Lion, making headlines worldwide. Other winners included powerful films from around the globe, with stories that touched many. The festival brought together talented filmmakers and actors, celebrating art and emotion on the big screen. Dig in to know who won which prize at the 2025 Venice film festival.
Big Winners and Standout Films
Jim Jarmusch’s Father, Mother Sister Brother was awarded the Golden Lion for Best Film. The movie explores family relationships and was described as touching and quiet. Jarmusch, happy with the award, said filmmakers do not compete, but he truly appreciated the recognition. He reminded everyone that learning about film never ends.
The Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize went to The Voice of Hind Rajab, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania. This moving film tells the true story of a young girl in Gaza and made a big impact on audiences, even getting a 23-minute standing ovation. Director Ben Hania dedicated her award to all those trying to save lives in Gaza and called for peace and justice.
Benny Safdie won the Silver Lion for Best Director for The Smashing Machine. The Volpi Cup for Best Actress went to Xin Zhilei for her role in The Sun Rises on Us All, while Toni Servillo won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for La Grazia. These powerful performances and heartfelt films showed the strength and diversity of world cinema at Venice this year.
The festival was a celebration of talent, emotional stories, and global voices, proving again why Venice remains one of the world’s most respected film events.