Danny Boyle's 'Ink' Set to Kick Off Venice Film Festival

WHO:

Deadline - Danny Boyle, Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, Claire Foy, James Graham

WHAT:

Deadline - Danny Boyle’s film "Ink" will open the Venice Film Festival.

Variety - "Ink" will world premiere in the competition section of the festival.

WHERE:

Deadline - The film will screen in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido.

WHEN:

Deadline - The Venice Film Festival will take place from September 2 to September 12.

Deadline - "Ink" will screen on September 2.

WHY:

Variety - The film is based on the life of Rupert Murdoch, indicating a focus on significant media and political themes.

HOW:

Variety - The screenplay for "Ink" is written by James Graham, a multi-Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter.

(UPDATED July 16, 2026 14:37 UTC)

Danny Boyle's film "Ink," which explores the life of Rupert Murdoch and delves into significant media and political themes, is set to open the Venice Film Festival. The film will have its world premiere in the competition section on September 2, screening in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido. The screenplay is crafted by James Graham, a multi-Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter, adding to the film's anticipation.