"Zendaya's Absence at Venice Film Festival Sparks Controversy Over Italian Representation"
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The Venice Film Festival kicked off with notable absences of Hollywood stars due to dual strikes by the writers and actors guilds, forcing a Hollywood shutdown. Zendaya's film "Challengers" was delayed and removed from the festival lineup, while other actors from independent productions managed to secure guild waivers. Damien Chazelle, the jury president, called on studios to compensate artists fairly and emphasized the erosion of the value of art over the past decade. Despite the strikes, high-powered directors and independent films are still expected to be showcased at the festival.
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