Greta Scarano and Nicolas Maupas will host the opening and closing nights of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which takes place from September 2 to 12, 2026. Greta Scarano, an Italian actress and director, and Nicolas Maupas, an Italian-French actor, will direct the Festival's two important moments: the opening ceremony on Wednesday, September 2, and the closing event on Saturday, September 12, during which the Golden Lions and other official awards will be announced. It marks a first for the historic festival directed by Alberto Barbera: never before has a duo hosted the ceremonies from the stage of the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema. Maggie Gyllenhaal, an American actress and director, will lead the jury. The selection of two Italian screen actors unites distinct and captivating paths: an actress who has recently integrated acting and directing, working in both film and television, and one of the most recognizable figures in the new Italian audiovisual generation.