Frances McDormand

US movie 'Nomadland' won the Global Lion Award for best film at the Venice film festival on September 12. Directed by US-based Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, the film is about a community of van dwellers traversing the American west. The movie stars Frances McDormand, who played the role of a widow turning a van into her transportable home. COVID-19 safety protocols were strictly followed by the festival with limited attendance.