Sept. 12 (UPI) — The Happening — directed by Audrey Diwan — won the Golden Lion for Best Feature at the Venice Film Festival Saturday.
The Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize went to The Hand of God, helmed by Paolo Sorrentino, and its star, Filippo Scotti, earned the accolade for Best Young Actor or Actress.
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Jane Campion received the Silver Lion for Best Director for her work on The Power of the Dog, Penelope Cruz won the Best Actress statuette for her performance in Pedro Almodovar’s Parallel Mothers and the Best Actor honor was presented to John Arcilla for his role in Erik Matti’s On the Job: The Missing 8.
Maggie Gyllenhaal went home with the trophy for Best Screenplay for The Lost Daughter.
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