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Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival)

This list compiles films that have been honored with the Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival. It serves as a reference for the most acclaimed titles recognized at this historic cinema event.

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Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival) – Complete Movie List

Explore the full Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival) packed with a wide range of films, from timeless classics to modern hits. This movie list is designed to help you quickly browse, discover, and choose your next watch. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or something new, the Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival) offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.


The Room Next Door

The Room Next Door

2024 • 1 h 50 m • English

Poor Things

Poor Things

2023 • 2 h 21 m • English

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed

2022 • 113 min • English

Happening

Happening

2022 • 100 min • French

Nomadland

Nomadland

2020 • 107 min • English

Joker

Joker

2019 • 122 min • English

The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water

2017 • 123 min • English

The Woman Who Left

The Woman Who Left

2017 • 226 min • Filipino

From Afar

From Afar

2016 • 93 min • Spanish

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

2015 • 101 min • Swedish

Sacro GRA

Sacro GRA

2013 • 93 mins • Italian

Pieta

Pieta

2013 • 104 min • Korean

Somewhere

Somewhere

2010 • 98 min • English

Lebanon

Lebanon

2010 • 93 min • Hebrew

The Wrestler

The Wrestler

2008 • 109 min • English

Lust, Caution

Lust, Caution

2007 • 157 min • Chinese

Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

2005 • 134 min • English

Vera Drake

Vera Drake

2004 • 125 min • English

The Return

The Return

2004 • 105 min • English

The Magdalene Sisters

The Magdalene Sisters

2003 • 119 min • English

Monsoon Wedding

Monsoon Wedding

2002 • 114 min • English

The Circle

The Circle

2001 • 90 min • Spanish

Not One Less

Not One Less

2000 • 106 min • Chinese

The Way We Laughed

The Way We Laughed

1998 • 124 mins • Italian

Fireworks

Fireworks

1998 • 103 min

Michael Collins

Michael Collins

1996 • 133 min • English

Cyclo

Cyclo

1996 • 123 min • Vietnamese

Vive L’Amour

Vive L’Amour

1994 • 118 mins • Chinese

Before the Rain

Before the Rain

1994 • 113 mins • Macedonian

Short Cuts

Short Cuts

1993 • 187 min • English

Three Colors: Blue

Three Colors: Blue

1993 • 98 min • French

Close to Eden

Close to Eden

1991 • 119 mins • Russian

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

1990 • 117 mins • English

A City of Sadness

A City of Sadness

1989 • 158 mins • Chinese

The Legend of the Holy Drinker

The Legend of the Holy Drinker

1988 • 128 mins • Italian

Au Revoir les Enfants

Au Revoir les Enfants

1988 • 104 min • French

The Green Ray

The Green Ray

1986 • 99 mins • French

Vagabond

Vagabond

1985 • 105 mins • French

A Year of the Quiet Sun

A Year of the Quiet Sun

1984 • 110 mins • Polish

First Name: Carmen

First Name: Carmen

1983 • 85 mins • French

The State of Things

The State of Things

1982 • 121 mins • French

Marianne and Juliane

Marianne and Juliane

1981 • 106 mins • German

Atlantic City

Atlantic City

1981 • 104 min • English

Gloria

Gloria

1980 • 123 min • Portuguese

Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed

Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed

1968 • 103 mins • German

Belle de Jour

Belle de Jour

1967 • 101 mins • French

The Battle of Algiers

The Battle of Algiers

1966 • 121 mins • Arabic

Red Desert

Red Desert

1964 • 117 mins • Italian

Hands Over the City

Hands Over the City

1963 • 101 mins • Italian

Family Diary

Family Diary

1962 • 108 mins • Italian

Ivan’s Childhood

Ivan’s Childhood

1962 • 95 mins • Russian

Last Year at Marienbad

Last Year at Marienbad

1961 • 95 mins • French

Tomorrow Is My Turn

Tomorrow Is My Turn

1960 • 125 mins • French

The Great War

The Great War

1959 • 137 mins • Italian

General Della Rovere

General Della Rovere

1959 • 132 mins • Italian

Aparajito

Aparajito

1956 • 110 mins • Bengali, Bangla

Ordet

Ordet

1955 • 125 mins • Danish

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

1954 • 141 mins • English

Forbidden Games

Forbidden Games

1952 • 87 mins • French

Rashomon

Rashomon

1951 • 88 min • Japanese

Justice Is Done

Justice Is Done

1950 • 105 mins • French

Manon

Manon

1949 • 101 mins • French

Hamlet

Hamlet

1948 • 154 min • English

The Strike

The Strike

1947 • 77 mins • Czech

The Southerner

The Southerner

1945 • 92 mins • English

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Must‑Watch Movies Everyone Should See at Least Once

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This list gathers movies that are considered essential viewing at least once in a lifetime, offering a bucket‑list style reference for film enthusiasts. It draws on contributions and statistical insights from the Reddit community, organized for easy profiling and tracking of all‑stats data.

Comfort Movies

Comfort Movies

This collection features movies chosen for their comforting tone and ability to provide a relaxing viewing experience. It highlights films that are often described as feel‑good, gentle, or uplifting, catering to audiences seeking solace and ease.

Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

The official Letterboxd One Million Watched Club lists 597 feature films and 4 TV shows that have been viewed by at least one million members. It includes detailed statistics such as average rating, most‑watched titles, fastest films to reach a million viewers, and representation data for decades, languages, and directors. Milestones like the first films to hit X‑million‑member thresholds and notable achievements across Oscar winners, box‑office rankings, and franchise coverage are also highlighted. The list is regularly updated, with the latest addition being "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in August 2025.

Letterboxd Top 250 Science Fiction Films (2025)

Letterboxd Top 250 Science Fiction Films (2025)

This list compiles the 250 highest‑rated science‑fiction feature films on Letterboxd as of August 24 2025. It follows strict eligibility rules: only films at least 40 minutes long, categorized as "Science Fiction" on Letterboxd, with a minimum of 3,000 user ratings and 100 likes, and excludes shorts, TV content, re‑issues, and other non‑film formats. The list serves as a sci‑fi specific companion to the broader Letterboxd Top 250 ranking, which includes only a few science‑fiction titles.

Oscar Best Picture Winners

Oscar Best Picture Winners

This collection features films that have received the Academy Award for Best Picture. Each entry represents a movie recognized as the top achievement in cinema for its year. The list provides an overview of Oscar-winning titles without ranking or commentary.

70 Years of the Palme d'Or

70 Years of the Palme d'Or

This feature examines the first seventy years of the Palme d'Or, the top prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It highlights the evolution of the award, notable winners, and the cultural impact of the prize on international cinema.

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