Venice: Women’s Stories

Films by or about women stood out at this year’s Venice International Film Festival, though they represented only a fraction of the titles showcased.

There’s Always Been More to Kirsten Dunst

A former child star and ingénue, she has come into her own as a chronicler of despair. Will “The Power of the Dog” cap her career reinvention?

Venice Film Festival: Elena Ferrante, Olivia Colman and Resort Horror

“The Lost Daughter,” like “The White Lotus” and “Nine Perfect Strangers,” takes its characters on vacation but they’re hardly getting away.

Venice Film Festival: How Does Kristen Stewart Play Princess Diana?

The star of “Spencer” may be one of the few actresses with an inkling of what it’s like to be so often hounded by the paparazzi.

Venice Film Festival: ‘Dune’ Leaves Us With 3 Big Questions

After watching the world premiere, our columnist has a better idea of the risks and expectations as the film heads to the box office and awards season.

Venice, Day 1: See the Almodóvar, Free the Nipple

The director was the toast of a glamorous dinner with Penélope Cruz, Isabelle Huppert and Denis Villeneuve, who talked about “Dune” as if he were a proud parent.