# Valérie Donzelli and Carolina Cavalli to Lead Venice Horizons and De Laurentiis Juries

French filmmaker Valérie Donzelli and Italian director Carolina Cavalli have been named presidents of the Venice Film Festival's Horizons and Luigi De Laurentiis juries, respectively. The Horizons section focuses on new cinematic trends, while the De Laurentiis award honors debut films. Their appointments highlight the festival's commitment to diverse voices in cinema.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/valerie-donzelli-carolina-cavalli-venices-horizons-luigi-de-laurentiis-juries-1236809486/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:39:05 +0000