These Films Will Revolutionize Cinema – And Meloni Will Be Furious!

Venice is buzzing! The 81st Film Festival blends epic cinema with fiery political undertones. Meloni will be furious. Italian filmmakers push back subtly, while global stars compete with jaw-dropping films. Don’t miss the drama!

Venice is heating up! The 81st Film Festival is not just a glamorous event, but also a stage for tangible political statements. While Italy drifts further and further to the right under Meloni’s right-wing populist government, the directors are offering resistance on the screen – with gripping images and great drama!

Politics in the spotlight – Italian cinema as a weapon against Meloni?

How political can cinema be? The filmmakers in Italy are not afraid to make their position clear. In “Campo Battaglia“ (English title: Battlefield) the war is told through the eyes of the suffering civilian population. Two military doctors – one sends the injured back to war as soon as they can stand, while the other injures them further to prevent their return. A subtle criticism of those in power? Oh yes! But that’s not all. The festival shows how filmmakers are using creative means to fight back against the government. Meloni is not likely to be thrilled!

Adrien Brody and the cinema mega-hit that could change everything

And then it arrived: “The Brutalist“—the film everyone had been anticipating. Adrien Brody commands the screen in a role that feels tailor-made for him: a Jewish architect who emigrates to the U.S. after surviving the Holocaust in 1947. The film tackles heavy themes like anti-Semitism and migration, filmed in analog widescreen, reminiscent of Hitchcock’s finest work (Vertigo, North by Northwest). Shown in an epic 70mm format, the visuals are nothing short of stunning—a three-hour cinematic experience that raises the bar. Can cinema get any bigger? Critics are raving: This thing is a blast! And Meloni will be furious.

Pedro Almodóvar and female power

But that’s far from the only hit. Pedro Almodóvar, master of great emotions, delivers a drama with “The Room Next Door“ that gets under your skin. Two women, played by Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, struggle with death, love and life itself – and all of this against the backdrop of the American east coast. Critics are delighted! The film is touted as a favorite and Almodóvar manages to package even the toughest topics with a lightness that brings tears to your eyes.

Brazil’s big coup – and a story that touches your heart

Another surprise hit comes from Brazil. “I’m Still Here“, a story set during the military dictatorship, shows how a family falls into the brutal clutches of the regime. Political, gripping and full of emotion – the film leaves no one cold. And best of all: the heroine fights to the end! She wants to give her missing husband a funeral – a race against time that grips you until the very last moment.

Georgia’s new hope – a woman in the fast lane

And then there is the exceptional talent from Georgia: Dea Kulumbegashvili. Her film “April“ is a wild trip into the life of a nurse who struggles with her past and brutal village communities. A reckoning with violence – visually brilliant and not for the faint-hearted. If you don’t remember this name, you’re missing out on the next big cinema revolution!

The grand finale – who will win the Golden Lion?

The suspense couldn’t be greater. Tonight the decision will be made as to who will win the Golden Lion. Will it be “The Brutalist” or “The Room Next Door”? One thing is certain: Venice has delivered. Meloni will be furious. And anyone who still believes that cinema is just entertainment has missed the revolution. Stay tuned!