Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" unexpectedly won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The film, a three-part comedy-drama about family relationships, beat out the critically acclaimed "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a documentary about the killing of a Palestinian girl, which received the Silver Lion. Other winners included Toni Servillo (Best Actor), Xin Zhilei (Best Actress), and Benny Safdie (Best Director). The festival, a significant precursor to the Oscars, showcased films addressing current events, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to some controversy over the Golden Lion selection.

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