Interesting to see a surfeit of raves this week, from people I greatly respect, for a film I very much did not when it turned up on the festival circuit last year. I’d say it’s the children who are wrong, but maybe I am the child.

How I would give out the Venice Competition prizes:

Jewish director Sarah Friedland accepted the #VeniceFilmFestival Lion Of The Future Award for Best Debut Film for ‘Familiar Touch’. During her speech she said that she stands in solidarity with the people of Palestine and says “I am accepting this award on the 336th day of

Yessssssssssssssssss

Deserves more, but yay just the same.

Good movie!

Happy for Pedro to finally get one of the Big Three, but I’m not sure anyone would call this one of his great films.

Our release includes: •New conversation between Haigh and author and Reverse Shot •New interview with cinematographer Jamie D. Ramsay •Behind-the-scenes documentary and featurettes •An essay by film Guy Lodge •New cover by Anthony Gerace and more!

Isabelle Huppert expresses condolences to Nicole Kidman following her mother’s passing. Huppert says “we love you, Nicole” and explains why the jury awarded Kidman the Best Actress prize #Venezia81

Warms the heart to see all the true gay soldiers in the replies pointing out her honorary Palme d’Or.

This is a terrific film, but what a weird quote to go with.

Trailer voiceover guy: “You’ve felt THE WEIGHT OF WATER… you’ve seen THE SHAPE OF WATER… you’ve known THE WAY OF WATER… now, for the very first time…”

Sneak preview of the essay here.