Last Light of Arvon wins the Grand Prix at the Venice Film Festival 2026
Noa Ben-David's film takes home the top prize from the world's oldest film festival.
Last Light of Arvon
The year's great fantasy saga: a ruined kingdom, an exiled heir, and a magic on the verge of extinction.
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Review: Last Light of Arvon — fantasy finds its nobility again
Last Light of Arvon is a major achievement: an epic yet intimate fantasy film, driven by Noa Ben-David's inspired direction and standout performances. One of the year's great surprises.
PROS
Precise direction with total command of pacing
Cinematography of rare chromatic beauty
Outstanding performances, deeply embodied characters
CONS
Second act occasionally loses momentum
Some supporting characters underdeveloped