Venice, Sept 06: US movie "The Wrestler" won the Golden Lion for best picture at the Venice film festival on Saturday, winding up the 11-day competition on the Lido waterfront.

The Silver Lion for best director was won by Russia`s Alexei German Jr for "Paper Soldier."

The best actor award went to Italy`s Silvio Orlando for his role in "Il Papa di Giovanna" ("Giovanna`s Father"), and the best actress prize was awarded to Dominique Blanc in "L`Autre" ("The Other One").

Bureau Report