A Venice Weekend: Kings, Popes and a Joker

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"The New Pope" Red Carpet Arrivals - The 76th Venice Film Festival

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Jude Law and John Malkovich walk the red carpet ahead of "The New Pope" screening during the 76th Venice Film Festival at Sala Grande on September 01, 2019 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

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HFPA_Party; Venice_Film_Festival_2019. On the Terrace of The Hotel Excelsion, Lido of Venice; Photo by Armando Gallo

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HFPA_Party; Venice_Film_Festival_2019. On the Terrace of The Hotel Excelsion, Lido of Venice; Photo by Armando Gallo

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HFPA_Party; Venice_Film_Festival_2019. On the Terrace of The Hotel Excelsion, Lido of Venice; Photo by Armando Gallo

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HFPA_Party; Venice_Film_Festival_2019. On the Terrace of The Hotel Excelsion, Lido of Venice; Photo by Armando Gallo

September 2, 2019

Festivals

Festivalgoers know that the first weekend is the best moment of the event – second only to the unveiling of the winners. This year was no different – hot, in every sense of the word.