Venice Film Festival 2026 lineup: 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and dark CIA comedy lead

Published Jul 23, 01:40 PM UTC

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The Venice Film Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, headlined by a four-hour documentary on Elon Musk and a dark comedy about the CIA. The festival, known for launching Oscar contenders, will feature films starring Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, and Alicia Vikander, as well as a documentary about the band Oasis. The Musk documentary, directed by Alex Gibney, promises an in-depth look at the billionaire's life and controversies. The dark CIA comedy, titled 'The Agency,' is directed by Ruben Östlund and satirizes intelligence operations. Other notable entries include a drama about Rupert Murdoch's media empire. The festival runs from August 27 to September 6, 2026, in Venice, Italy.

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