Elon Musk Documentary and Penélope Cruz Thriller Unveiled at Venice Film Festival

Elon Musk documentary and Penélope Cruz thriller premiere at Venice Film Festival. High-profile films debut with major stars.

Editorial Desk

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Venice, Italy — The 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival featured a range of high-profile premieres, including a four-hour documentary on tech mogul Elon Musk, a psychological thriller starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a gothic drama directed by Casey Affleck.

Alex Gibney’s “Musk,” an in-depth look at the world’s wealthiest individual, was among the most anticipated films at the event. The Oscar-winning director revealed that he initially approached Musk for an interview but was turned down. Instead, he delved into the facts, uncovering a more complex reality than the public image of the tech billionaire.

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The film “Bunker,” directed by Florian Zeller, features Bardem as an architect tasked with designing a survival bunker for a tech magnate, with Cruz as his wife questioning the project. Meanwhile, Affleck’s “Company” explores themes of grief and family, with the director casting his own children in key roles. The film is competing for the Golden Lion award, with results to be announced later this week.

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