"The Wrestler" wins Venice Golden Lion
U.S. actors Mickey Rourke and Evan Rachel Wood kiss on the red carpet at Venice Film Festival September 5, 2008.
Credit: Reuters/Max Rossi
VENICE |
VENICE (Reuters) - U.S. movie "The Wrestler" won the Golden Lion for best picture at the Venice film festival on Saturday, winding up the 11-day competition on the Lido waterfront.
The Silver Lion for best director was won by Russia's Alexei German Jr. for "Paper Soldier". The best actor award went to Italy's Silvio Orlando for his role in "Il Papa di Giovanna" ("Giovanna's Father"), and the best actress prize was awarded to Dominique Blanc in "L'Autre" ("The Other One").
- Tweet this
- Link this
- Share this
- Digg this
- Reprints
Entertainment News From the Wrap
Charlie Sheen Gets Warner Bros. Cease and Desist Letter
Actor accused of using Warner Bros. photos to promote new show
Chris Brown to Grammy Critics: ‘F--- Off’
R&B star Chris Brown responded to his Grammy critics on Twitter Tuesday night, but his posts were quickly taken down
News Corp. Appoints New Murdoch Lieutenant, Hamish McLennan
Former advertising executive Hamish McLennan will oversee News Corp.'s brand partnerships, reporting to Rupert Murdoch and Chase Carey
Bleacher Reports Launches YouTube Series on NFL Draft, Recruiting
Sports web publisher Bleacher Report pushes further into online video, following the likes of Reuters and WSJ
Follow Reuters