Venice 2026 pairs Murdoch drama with Musk documentary, juxtaposing tabloid and platform power

Venice's 83rd festival (2–12 September 2026) opens with Danny Boyle's "Ink," starring Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch buying the Sun in 1969. Alex Gibney's four-hour "Musk" screens out of competition. Two films, two eras of media concentration — the pairing invites comparison between tabloid influence and digital platform power.