Bangalore, Sept. 4 -- The Venice Film Festival began in 1932. The 83rd edition of this one of the oldest festivals in the world was opened with Oscar and BAFTA-winning director Danny Boyle's 'Inc,' starring Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy.

A total of 21 films are competing for the Golden Lion award this year.

Other notable films in the competition section include Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine,' Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard', Florian Zeller's 'Bunker', Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Look Back', and Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love'.

Actress and director Maggie Gyllenhaal is serving as the president of the jury board for the main competition.

The jury board also includes Tunisian Kawther Ben Hania, British director Daniel Bloo...