US EditionVenice Jury Chief Says Films Don't Change the World
Alexander Payne declined to comment on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, directing questions to Venice Artistic Director Alberto Barbera amid calls for industry condemnation.
- During the Venice Film Festival press conference, Jury President Alexander Payne addressed questions about the Gaza war but chose not to share his personal views, feeling "a little unprepared" to speak on the issue.
- Festival director Alberto Barbera expressed sadness over civilian casualties in Gaza and reinforced the festival's commitment against the "enormous suffering" occurring in Palestine.
- Barbera stated that the festival will not disinvite artists, emphasizing that "if they want to be at the festival, they will be here."
- The Venice Film Festival runs from August 27 to September 6, showcasing films while conversations about the relevance of cinema amidst industry changes continue.
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Venice jury chief says films don't change the world
US director Alexander Payne, president of the jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, said on Wednesday that while movies rarely alter the course of society, they serve as vital documents of their times and shape memory. "Can a film really change society or culture? I don't know. Doubtful," Payne said, recalling that films such as Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" did not stop World War II, but rather showed that people were aware of what…
Alexander Payne Dodges Gaza Query at Venice Press Conference: 'I Feel a Little Unprepared for That Question'
At Wednesday’s opening press conference for this year’s Venice Film Festival, jury president Alexander Payne declined to answer a question about his personal stance on the crisis in Gaza, saying he felt “a little unprepared” to speak on the issue. “Quite frankly, I feel a little bit unprepared for that question. I’m here to judge and talk about cinema. My political views, I’m sure, are in agreement with many of yours. But as far as my relationsh…
Alexander Payne “Unprepared” To Answer Question On Gaza As Political Issues Dominate Venice Opening Press Conference
Oscar winning filmmaker Alexander Payne is presiding over the Venice Film Festival’s main competition jury this year, returning for the first time since his Downsizing world premiered on the Lido in 2017. That time around, spending just 36 hours here, everything was “a blur.” Today, he said he’s reveling in a sort of paradise that […]
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