Two Gaumont films in the official competition at the Venice Film Festival!
François Ozon’s The Stranger and Olivier Assayas’ The Mage of the Kremlin will represent Gaumont.
The Stranger
a film by François Ozon
Adapted from the novel by Albert Camus, the film stars Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder,
Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, and Swann Arlaud.
Synopsis
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine. However, his daily life is soon about to be disrupted by his neighbor, Raymond Sintès, who draws Meursault into his shady dealings ' until one blisteringly hot day, a tragic event occurs on a beach...
In cinemas from October 29.
The Mage of the Kremlin
a film by Olivier Assayas
This political thriller, adapted from Giuliano da Empoli’s best-selling novel, brings together an exceptional international cast: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, and Jeffrey Wright.
Synopsis
Russia, early 1990s. Amid post-Soviet chaos, a brilliant young man, Vadim Baranov, charts his path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the spin doctor to a rising KGB agent: Vladimir Putin. At the heart of power, Baranov shapes the new Russia, blurring the boundaries between truth and lies, belief and manipulation. Only the magnetic Ksenia is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game. Years later, after retreating into silence and shrouded in mystery, Baranov finally opens up, revealing the dark secrets of the regime he helped build.
Olivier Assayas, who previously attended Venice in 2012, 2018, and 2019, returns to the official competition.
In cinemas from January 21, 2026.
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Each year, it shines a spotlight on the work of both established and emerging filmmakers, helping to shape the direction of international cinema.
For its 82nd edition, the festival will be presided over by American director Alexander Payne and opened by Paolo Sorrentino, promising a selection well worth watching.
