Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 11:21 PM

A heart-wrenching docudrama about the Gaza war, a wrestling-themed love story starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and a darkly satirical South Korean thriller are among 21 films vying for the top prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

After 10 days of star-packed premieres and red-carpet thrills, the festival wraps up with the jury, headed by American director Alexander Payne, unveiling the best picture prize during a closing ceremony from 1700 GMT.

Measured by its impact on audiences, tear-jerking 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' is a strong contender for the Golden Lion and would make a political statement against Israel's ongoing siege and bombardment of Gaza.

It is a dramatised r...