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A 4-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark CIA comedy lead Venice Film Festival lineup

The Venice Film Festival lineup is highlighted by a four-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark comedy centered on the CIA.

By · Published July 23, 2026  15:39 UTC · Updated July 26, 2026  21:26 UTC

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Who is directing the Elon Musk documentary?

The documentary is directed by Alex Gibney.

How long is the Elon Musk film?

The film has a runtime of nearly four hours.

Which actors have projects screening at the festival?

Projects starring Robert Pattinson and Casey Affleck will be screened.

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  • Primary Driver: The Venice Film Festival lineup is highlighted by a four-hour Elon Musk documentary and a dark comedy centered on the CIA.
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The Venice Film Festival has announced its latest lineup, featuring a nearly four-hour documentary on Elon Musk directed by Alex Gibney. Other notable selections include a dark CIA comedy and projects starring Robert Pattinson and Casey Affleck.

Coverage from AP News, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Guardian emphasizes a focus on auteur cinema and A-list stars. The Guardian notes that both Musk and Murdoch are targeted in the festival's selections.

Attention will shift to the premieres of these high-profile projects as Venice continues to bet on auteur filmmakers amid a trend of Hollywood pulling back, according to Yahoo.

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Venice Film Festival Elon Musk Alex Gibney Robert Pattinson Casey Affleck

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