The 78th annual Venice International Film Festival was held from 1 to 11 September 2021.

[1] South Korean director Bong Joon-ho was the Jury President of the main competition, marking the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the festival's top juror.

[4] The Golden Lion was awarded to Happening directed by Audrey Diwan.

The following films were selected for the Biennale College - Cinema section.

[15][16] The lineup of films selected for the 36th Venice International Critics' Week is as follows:[17] The following films were selected for the Giornate degli Autori (aka Venice Days) section:[18] The following official awards were presented at the 78th Edition:[19] The following awards were presented by independent juries:[22]