US EditionVenice Film Festival Set to Begin as Activists Hope to Shift the Spotlight to Gaza
Activists plan protests and open letters during the festival to spotlight Gaza war consequences, urging the event to condemn alleged genocide and ethnic cleansing, with over 1,500 industry signatures.
- On Wednesday, the Venice Film Festival opened under the shadow of protest as activists unfurled 'Free Palestine' and 'Stop the genocide' banners at Venice Lido's red carpet, with international film stars expected.
- Venice4Palestine's open letter on Thursday urged condemning Gaza's blockade affecting 2.4 million residents and nearly 63,000 deaths; Martina Vergnano said, `We are facing a full-blown genocide.`
- The festival's main competition includes Kaouther Ben Hania's film reconstructing six-year-old Hind Rajab's death, while activists plan a Lido rally on Sunday with Giulia Cacopardo hoping others will `stop the genocide now`.
- Organisers said the festival "does not take direct political positions" and will not censor artists, even as hundreds of local groups plan weekend demonstrations and premieres proceed over 11 days.
- With a star-packed lineup and awards at stake, Venice will amplify debates like Cannes Film Festival's backlash, with Werner Herzog's Golden Lion recognition increasing global focus.
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Pro-Palestinian activists promised a massive protest for Saturday; meanwhile, the parade of stars and stars began
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Venice Film Festival opens with star power, and Gaza protesters
The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with Hollywood royalty arriving for Italy's glitzy movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests about the Gaza war for public attention.
Paolo Sorrentino's "La Grazia" begins: the 82nd Venice Film Festival has to do with new viewing habits and changed economic conditions in the cinema world. Political conflicts are also threatening.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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