American director, actress, screenwriter and producer Maggie Gyllenhaal will be the president of the International Jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, the Biennale said on Thursday.
    The jury will assign the Golden Lion for Best Film and the other official awards at the 83rd edition of the world's oldest film festival, which takes place from September 2 to 12, 2026.
    "I am thrilled to accept the invitation to lead this year's Venice Film Festival jury," Gyllenhaal said.
    "Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices and I am honoured to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition.

"I will not be standing in judgement, but in curiosity, admiration and excitement".
    Gyllenhaal's film The Lost Daughter won the best screenplay award at the 2021 Venice festival.

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