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‘Woman Unknown’ wins Gold Lion at Venice Film Festival
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PUBLISHEDSep 12, 2026, 8:05 PM
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Danish filmmaker May el-Toukhy’s post-war drama Woman Unknown won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, with its star Mathilde Arcel also taking best actress honours in a rare double victory.
El-Toukhy was the only woman directing a feature film in the main, 21-strong film line-up, a disparity that drew criticism during the festival and prompted renewed scrutiny of the barriers facing women in…
Main source: SCMP
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