Venice Film Festival Debuts 'Best Performance By Two Brothers Not Fighting' Award

Venice, Italy — In an unprecedented move, the Venice Film Festival has introduced a novel award category: "Best Performance By Two Brothers Not Fighting." This follows the turbulent premiere of a Britpop reunion documentary that demanded creative on-the-ground logistics to ensure the peace.

The documentary, which chronicles the attempted reconciliation of a legendary Britpop duo, required innovative measures to reach the finish line. As guests arrived, they observed the two brothers on separate red carpets, each adorned with personal entourages and a generous six-foot buffer zone. This spatial arrangement was crucial, festival officials stated, to prevent "unscheduled sibling interactions."

Festival spokesperson Elisa D'Amico candidly noted, "The film runs for 94 minutes, yet the sibling ceasefire lasted only 11." Despite the festival's best efforts, discussions post-screening noted the remarkable sound mixing work. Three simultaneous arguments were delicately integrated into the film’s soundtrack, a feat achieved by the increasingly frazzled sound engineer, Dave Collins, who confessed, "I call it the 'chaotic harmony method.'"

The top prize for the new category, humorously referred to as a "restraining order," appears fitting given the volatile atmosphere surrounding the premiere. "It's not just about their musical prowess," explained D'Amico. "It’s about recognizing the endurance of festival organizers and audiences alike."

Insiders revealed the documentary's sequel is already ensnared in mediation. "We expect to reconvene next year with more robust safety measures or perhaps with robots," a festival organizer said with a sigh, illustrating the lengths required to manage such high-stakes sibling rivalry.

While the film itself has garnered mixed reviews, ranging from "explosive" to "life-imitating-art chaos," its legacy at the Venice Film Festival is firmly secured. Festivals around the world are reportedly considering adopting similar categories, catering specifically to feuding groups.