Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy' Premieres at Venice on 4 September

Paul Schrader's "The Basics of Philosophy" screens out of competition at the 2026 Venice Film Festival on 4 September at 21:45, with a second screening on 5 September at 17:00. The 94-minute Film Maudit production stars Jack Huston, Sofia Boutella, Daniel Zovatto, Bill Pullman, Dana Delany, Shiloh Fernandez and Karl Glusman. Braxton Pope produces. Schrader, 80, wrote and directs.