Venice Film Festival Faces Political Tensions Over Gaza and Star Controversies
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Alexander Payne, president of the Venice Film Festival jury, avoided discussing the Gaza conflict during a press conference, citing unpreparedness and redirecting questions to festival organizers, amid calls for the festival to take a clear stance on the humanitarian crisis.
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- Alexander Payne Dodges Gaza Conversation at Venice Jury Press Conference: ‘I’m Unprepared for That Question’ Variety
- Stars and geopolitics share the spotlight at Venice Film Festival Reuters
- Alexander Payne “Unprepared” to Comment on Gaza as He Fields Flurry of Political Questions in Venice The Hollywood Reporter
- Venice Film Festival faces pressure to disinvite Gal Gadot The Jerusalem Post
- Gaza To Dominate Venice As August 30 Protest March Gains Momentum Deadline
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