Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem defend speaking out on politics at Venice Film Festival
The actors said their new film reflects fear and isolation as they defended public comments on Gaza and other political issues.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Javier Bardem and Cruz premiered their new film, Bunker, at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starring opposite each other in a psychological drama directed by Florian Zeller.
- Director Florian Zeller cast the couple to explore themes of isolation and societal collapse, with Bardem playing an architect designing a luxury survival shelter confronting an uncertain world.
- During a press conference, Bardem and Cruz defended their political activism, including their support for Gaza, with Bardem noting that people from all professions have the right to express views on important issues.
- The couple, having appeared in few films together, describes this project as rare; "We both really love this profession," Cruz added, noting they maintain balance by working together every five years.
- Following the Venice debut, Bunker continues its festival run at the Toronto International Film Festival before a theatrical release scheduled for December 10.
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Penelope Cruz passed through the red carpet of the Venice Festival on Tuesday (8), next to her husband, Javier Bardem. The actress was at the Lido for the premiere of "Bunker", a new long by Florian Zeller, who competes with the Golden Lion in the 83rd edition of the festival. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem STEFANO RELLANDINI For the occasion, she chose a red dress from Chanel, with thin straps and U-neck, with structured corset, low waist, sid…
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The most awaited couple on the Lido has arrived on the red carpet. Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have paraded for the premiere of 'Bunker', the new film by Florian Zeller in competition at the Venice Film Festival
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