The 82nd Venice Film Festival's closing ceremony included glamor, civic involvement, and references to international tragedies. Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" received the Golden Lion from the jury, which was led by Alexander Payne. With his characteristic irony, the American director emphasized that "art doesn't necessarily have to talk about politics to be political, but empathy is the first way to address the world we live in". One of the most moving moments was the Grand Jury Prize given to Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab", which pays tribute to the little girl who died in Gaza after hours of phone talks with the Red Crescent. "Her voice will continue to resonate until justice is done", the filmmaker stated, to a standing ovation. Italian cinema also received significant awards: Toni Servillo won the Coppa Volpi for Paolo Sorrentino's "La Grazia", commemorating "those who bring humanity to Palestine", while Benedetta Porcaroli, Best Actress in Orizzonti for "Il Rapimento di Arabella", stressed "what matters is humanity." Giacomo Covi won Best Actor in Orizzonti for his performance in Laura Samani's "Un anno di scuola". Among other awards, Gianfranco Rosi's "Sotto le nuvole" got the Special Jury Prize, which was symbolically shared with the Festival's documentary filmmakers. The stage also saw lighter moments, from the wit of host Emanuela Fanelli to the long thank-you speech by Xin Zhilei, Volpi Cup winner for Best Actress with "The Sun Rises On Us All". An edition that illustrated the inextricable connection between cinema and the world: from the conflict in Gaza to Ukraine, from the Rohingya to Iran, the Lido was swept by demands for peace. The 83rd edition will be held in 2026.