Venice Film Festival: Art Triumphs Over Hollywood Strikes

Damien Chazelle, the jury president of the Venice Film Festival, expressed his support for the strikes by Hollywood writers and actors, highlighting the need for art to triumph over content in the entertainment industry. The strikes, which have brought much of the U.S. entertainment industry to a standstill, are demanding curbs on the use of artificial intelligence and higher pay as streaming becomes more prevalent. Chazelle emphasized the importance of valuing each work of art individually and ensuring fair compensation for those involved in its creation. While the strike has impacted some films in the festival's main competition, the overall impact has been limited.