78th Venice International Film Festival
The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021. South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was appointed as the President of the Jury, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror. Serena Rossi hosted the opening and closing nights. The Golden Lion was awarded to "Happening" directed by Audrey Diwan. Jury. Main Competition (Venezia 78) Horizons Luigi De Laurentiis Award for a Debut Film Official selection. In Competition. The following films were selected for the main international competition: Out of  Competition. The following films were selected to be screened out of competition: Horizons. The following films were selected for the Horizons () section: Awards. Official selection. The following official awards were presented at the 78th Edition: In Competition Horizons (Orizzonti) Lion of the Future Autonomous sections. The following collateral awards were conferred to films of the autonomous sections: Venice International Critics' Week Other collateral awards. The following collateral awards were conferred to films of the official selection: