'Nomadland', a U.S. movie about a community of van dwellers traversing the vast American West, won the Golden Lion award for best film at the Venice film festival on Saturday.

'Nomadland' wins the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival

Hundreds of revellers lined the narrow alleys and bridges to admire a flotilla of boats carrying spectacularly dressed participants on the first full day of the Venice Carnival on Sunday (February 9).

Venice comes alive with colourful characters in carnival boat parade

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'Nomadland' wins the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival

Venice comes alive with colourful characters in carnival boat parade