Main crew of the film "The Sun Rises on Us All" pose for a photo before the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

VENICE, Italy, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Best Actress award Saturday night at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her heart-wrenching performance in "The Sun Rises on Us All."

Directed by Chinese filmmaker Cai Shangjun, the film, known in Chinese as Ri Gua Zhong Tian, portrays a tragic romance of former lovers entangled by fate and unable to find redemption.

Xin was presented with the trophy by Chinese actress Zhao Tao, a member of the international jury for this year's competition.

In her acceptance speech, Xin said she felt both honored and proud to stand on the festival's stage as a Chinese actress.

She thanked the film's crew and offered words of encouragement to young girls: "To all the girls out there, if you have a dream, dare to imagine it and go after it -- you never know, it might just come true."

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup.

American director Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion for Best Film. It was the night's "dark horse champ," said U.S. entertainment magazine The Hollywood Reporter.

Structured in three segments, the film tells the story of several siblings and their visits to their parents, highlighting family ties.

As he accepted his trophy, Jarmusch said, "All of us here who make films, we're not motivated by competition, but I truly appreciate this unexpected honor."

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film about a Palestinian girl killed in the Gaza conflict, took home the Grand Jury Prize.

In her speech, the director said that the voice of Hind is the voice of Gaza, a cry for rescue that waits for more answers. "Her voice will continue to echo until accountability is real, until justice is served," she said.

Italian actor Toni Servillo was awarded Best Actor for the film "La Grazia," while the prize for Best Director went to Benny Safdie for the film "The Smashing Machine."

Founded in 1932, the Venice International Film Festival is one of Europe's "Big Three" film festivals alongside the Cannes Film Festival in France and the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany. ■

Xin Zhilei (R) and Zhang Songwen of the film "The Sun Rises on Us All" attend the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Best Actress award Saturday night at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her heart-wrenching performance in "The Sun Rises on Us All."

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Main crew of the film "The Sun Rises on Us All" arrive at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Best Actress award Saturday night at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her heart-wrenching performance in "The Sun Rises on Us All."

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Main crew of the film "The Sun Rises on Us All" arrive at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Best Actress award Saturday night at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival for her heart-wrenching performance in "The Sun Rises on Us All."

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao (R), a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, attends the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao, a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, poses at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao, a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, poses at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao (1st R), a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, attends the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao, a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, poses at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Alexander Payne, president of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival Jury, poses at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the film festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Director Valerie Donzelli of the film "A Pied d'Oeuvre" poses with the trophy after winning the award for Best Screenplay at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Director Valerie Donzelli of the film "A Pied d'Oeuvre" poses with the trophy after winning the award for Best Screenplay at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania poses with the trophy at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film about a Palestinian girl killed in the Gaza conflict, took home the Grand Jury Prize.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

American director Jim Jarmusch (1st R) delivers a speech at the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. American director Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion for Best Film.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Main crew of the film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" arrive at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film about a Palestinian girl killed in the Gaza conflict, took home the Grand Jury Prize.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania delivers a speech at the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania's "The Voice of Hind Rajab," a film about a Palestinian girl killed in the Gaza conflict, took home the Grand Jury Prize.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

American director Jim Jarmusch poses with the trophy at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. American director Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion for Best Film.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

President of the 2025 Venice Biennale Pietrangelo Buttafuoco (L) presents the trophy to American director Jim Jarmusch at the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. American director Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion for Best Film.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

American director Jim Jarmusch poses with the trophy at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. American director Jim Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" won the Golden Lion for Best Film.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Italian actor Toni Servillo (C, front) poses after winning the award of Best Actor for the film "La Grazia" at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Italian actor Toni Servillo poses with the trophy after winning the award of Best Actor for the film "La Grazia" at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Italian actor Toni Servillo poses with the trophy after winning the award of Best Actor for the film "La Grazia" at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Italian actor Toni Servillo poses with the trophy after winning the award of Best Actor for the film "La Grazia" at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025. The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Ildiko Enyedi (L), director of the film "Silent Friend," poses for photos with the film's cast member Luna Wedler at the red carpet before the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Luna Wedler in the film "Silent Friend" earned the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress Saturday night.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Luna Wedler of the film "Silent Friend" poses with the trophy at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Luna Wedler in the film "Silent Friend" earned the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress Saturday night.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Zhao Tao (L), a member of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival jury, presents the trophy to Luna Wedler of the film "Silent Friend" at the awarding ceremony of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 6, 2025.

Luna Wedler in the film "Silent Friend" earned the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Young Actress Saturday night.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival ran from Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 at the Lido island of the Italian lagoon city, with 21 films in the main competition lineup. (Xinhua/Li Jing)