The Venice Film Festival opened with Pedro Almodóvar's film 'Madres Paralelas', featuring Penélope Cruz. The film explores themes of maternity and family against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and Francoist dictatorship. The premiere was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, with a subdued ceremony due to the pandemic. Roberto Benigni was honored with the León de Oro for his career. The festival concludes on September 11.

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