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Toni Servillo, Xin Zhilei win top actors' awards at Venice

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Posted on September 6, 2025

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VENICE (Reuters) -Italy's Toni Servillo won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for his performance as an ageing, Italian president coming to the end of his mandate in "La

Toni Servillo and Xin Zhilei Take Top Honors at Venice Film Festival

Highlights from the Venice Film Festival

VENICE (Reuters) -Italy's Toni Servillo won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for his performance as an ageing, Italian president coming to the end of his mandate in "La Grazia".

Best Actor: Toni Servillo

China's Xin Zhilei was named best actress for "The Sun Rises On Us All", a film about sacrifice, guilt and unresolved feelings between two estranged lovers.

Best Actress: Xin Zhilei

(Reporting by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • Toni Servillo won best actor at Venice Film Festival.
  • Xin Zhilei received the best actress award.
  • Servillo's role was an ageing Italian president in 'La Grazia'.
  • Xin Zhilei starred in 'The Sun Rises On Us All'.
  • The festival highlighted themes of sacrifice and unresolved feelings.

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Who won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival?
Italy's Toni Servillo won the best actor award for his performance in 'La Gra...'.
What film earned Xin Zhilei the best actress award?
Xin Zhilei was named best actress for her role in 'The Sun Rises On Us All'.
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The film 'The Sun Rises On Us All' explores themes of sacrifice, guilt, and unresolved feelings between two estranged lovers.

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