Paolo Sorrentino's "La Grazia" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a four-minute standing ovation. The film, starring Toni Servillo as a conflicted Italian president facing mortality and ethical dilemmas, was praised by Sorrentino as a portrayal of an ideal politician. The festival also celebrated Werner Herzog's lifetime achievement award presented by Francis Ford Coppola. Other high-profile premieres include films by Luca Guadagnino, Noah Baumbach, Guillermo del Toro, and Yorgos Lanthimos, creating a buzz amidst discussions about the ongoing Gaza conflict.

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