Venice International Film Critics' Week awards top prize to Before the War

The short version

• Director Tommaso Usberti's film 'Before the War' received the Grand Prize for Best Film and the Luciano Sovena Award for Best Producer.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The festival jury commended the winning title for its direction, lead acting performance, and staging.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• Other recognized projects included Shalini Adnani's 'Our Share of Sand', Dong Jie's 'Zoom In, Zoom Out', and Victor Di Marco and Márcio Picoli's 'London'.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

• Tommaso Usberti's Italian film 'Before the War' won the Grand Prize for Best Film at the Venice International Film Critics’ Week.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The jury commended 'Before the War' for its intense direction, strong lead performance, and staging.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• 'Before the War' also earned the Luciano Sovena Award for Best Producer.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The Audience Award was presented to Shalini Adnani's 'Our Share of Sand'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
• The Queer Lion Award 2026 went to 'London', directed by Victor Di Marco and Márcio Picoli.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

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• Venice Critics’ Week Awards: Tommaso Usberti’s ‘Before the War’ Crowned Best FilmThe Hollywood Reporter metered