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Before the War, Sometimes Sadness Sometimes Rebellion Win Top Venice Parallel Section Prizes

Tommaso Usberti’s Before the War takes the grand prize at Venice Critics’ Week while Maria Aparicio’s film wins the top award at Venice Days.

3 publishers · 6 articles · first seen 11 Sept 2026 · updated 1h ago

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  1. Venice Critics’ Week Awards: Tommaso Usberti’s ‘Before the War’ Crowned Best Film The Hollywood Reporter ·
  2. Italian Director Tommaso Usberti’s Toxic Masculinity Drama ‘Before the War’ Scores Top Venice Critics’ Week Prize Variety ·
  3. Venice Days: María Aparicio’s ‘Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion’ Wins GdA Director’s Award The Hollywood Reporter ·
  4. Venice Days Winners: Argentinian Director Maria Aparicio’s ‘Sadness Sometimes, Sometimes Rebellion’ Claims Top Prize Variety ·
  5. ‘Before The War’, ‘Our Share Of Sand’ Scoop Top Venice Critics’ Week Prizes Deadline
  6. Venice Parallel Section Giornate Degli Autori Unveils 2026 Winners Deadline

In this story

  • Tommaso Usberti
  • Maria Aparicio
  • Venice Critics’ Week
  • Venice Days