US EditionJulia Roberts’ ‘After the Hunt’ Stirs #MeToo Debate at Venice Film Festival
Julia Roberts and director Luca Guadagnino engaged in discussions about the film's complex portrayal of #MeToo issues, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue over controversy.
- At a Venice Film Festival news conference Friday, Julia Roberts defended After the Hunt amid questions about its take on the #MeToo movement, saying she hopes it provokes difficult conversations rather than declarations.
- Set in higher education, After the Hunt centers on Alma Imhoff, whose mentee Maggie accuses colleague Hank of assault, exploring complex personal and professional conflicts.
- Guadagnino said he was drawn to Garrett's script for its power and truth themes, noting its link to Woody Allen's late-1980s works and use of a Windsor-style typeface, while Garfield referenced Jung on truth.
- With reviews still embargoed, the film is already prompting debate around complicity and feminist progress, and Roberts said the goal is to provoke conversation among audiences rather than make a statement.
- The 82nd Venice Film Festival runs Aug. 27-Sept. 6, and After the Hunt, screened for press Thursday, premieres Friday on the Lido; Amazon MGM Studios releases it in North America Oct. 10 and Oct. 17, with Sony Pictures Releasing International distributing internationally.
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Julia Roberts and filmmaker Luca Guadagnino faced incisive questions about complicity and detriment to the feminist movement at a press conference for "After the Hunt" on Friday at the Venice Film Festival. The film, set in the academic world where Roberts plays a dear professor of philosophy, revolves around an accusation of misconduct. His protégé, played by Ayo Edebiri, accuses his friend and colleague, played by Andrew Garfield, of exceeding…
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