Your Autumn Watchlist, Venice Film Festival Edition

Political scandals, CIA missions, supernatural secrets and the Gallagher brothers back on stage. This year's Venice Film Festival had no shortage of stories to tell. With some films already in cinemas and others still on their way, we've rounded up seven titles you won't want to miss.

1. Ink

Director: Danny Boyle | Written by: James Graham, adapted from his own play | Cast: Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, Claire Foy

In 1969, the young Australian Rupert Murdoch, portrayed by Guy Pearce, acquires a struggling British newspaper, The Sun. He directs editor Larry Lamb (Jack O'Connell) with one goal: to give the audience exactly what it wants. Based on James Graham's Tony-nominated play, Danny Boyle infuses his signature energetic style into the story of the British tabloid's origins,

illustrating a timeline from the smoke-filled newsrooms of Fleet Street to today's clickbait culture. The film premiered at this year's Venice Film Festival on September 2 and will hit cinemas on January 8, 2027.

2. Primetime

Director: Lance Oppenheim | Written by: Ajon Singh | Cast: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, Phoebe Bridgers

Robert Pattinson portrays Chris Hansen, the host of "To Catch a Predator," in 2006, as he pursues a story that will secure his place in TV history. Lance Oppenheim's competition entry

offers a darkly humorous take on how reality TV turned humiliation into ratings, making it one of the most controversial cultural phenomena of the time. Both Ink and Primetime explore how scandal sells, and this A24 film will be released in theatres on October 30.

3. Wild Horse Nine

Director-writer: Martin McDonagh | Cast: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits, Parker Posey

Chile, 1973. Amidst the military coup, two CIA agents travel from Santiago to Easter Island on a mission that challenges their remaining trust. Chris (John Malkovich), a veteran operative close to retirement, and Lee (Sam Rockwell), his protégé modelled after him, handle this tense

mission. Martin McDonagh's newest film after 'The Banshees of Inisherin' is his third project with Rockwell and earned Malkovich the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. "Wild Horse Nine" hits theatres on November 6.

4. L'estranea (The Spiral)

Director: Paolo Strippoli | Written by: Paolo Strippoli and Salvatore De Chirico | Cast: Jasmine Trinca, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Adriano Giannini, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

A woman unexpectedly visits her daughter's house to reveal the truth about their family history. Long ago, a deal was struck with a stranger, and now the consequences are catching up. The film combines elements of supernatural horror and dark comedy, highlighted by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi's compelling portrayal of the stranger. As Italy's entry in the competition, it has

surprisingly become the frontrunner to represent Italy at the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. "L'estranea" has been available in cinemas since October 8.

5. Possible Love

Director: Lee Chang-dong | Written by: Lee Chang-dong and Oh Jung-mi | Cast: Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung, Cho Yeo-jeong

Wealthy documentary filmmaker Ye-ji begins filming workers who have lost their jobs, and she encounters Mi-ok and her laid-off husband Ho-seok. As their stories intertwine, both couples confront long-buried desires within their marriages. Lee Chang-dong returns after eight years, featuring Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu. The 164-minute drama won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize and will screen in select cinemas on October 23, followed by its Netflix release on

November 6.

6. Look Back

Director-writer: Hirokazu Koreeda, adapted from the manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto | Cast: Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Masaki Suda, Kankurō Kudō, Kayo Noro

Fujino is a talented teenager who is confident in her abilities, while the reclusive Kyomoto rarely leaves her room and is fully dedicated to her art. United by their mutual interest, these small-town girls spend thirteen years pursuing their dream of becoming manga artists. Director Hirokazu Koreeda, known for his gentle humanism, brings his touch to the acclaimed one-shot by the creator of Chainsaw Man, which was previously adapted into an animated film in 2024. The film won five awards at Venice and debuted in Japan on September 11, with a European release anticipated in 2027.

7. Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger

Directors: Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace | Created by: Steven Knight | Featuring: Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher

The Gallagher brothers reunite on stage as cameras capture their backstage moments. Created by Steven Knight of Peaky Blinders and directed by the team behind LCD Soundsystem's 'Shut Up and Play the Hits', this documentary, which didn't compete in the festivals, follows their Live '25 reunion tour. It features the first joint interview with Liam and Noel in over twenty years. If you missed it in theatres, it's now available on Disney+, and the streaming version includes full performances of 'Wonderwall' and 'Slide Away'.