Venice Film Festival hit by Gaza protests as activists unfurl 'Free Palestine' banner
The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with a dazzling parade of Hollywood stars and feted filmmakers but the glamour has been overshadowed by Gaza war protests, including a “Free Palestine” banner at the main venue and calls from Italian filmmakers for organisers to condemn Israel’s invasion.
The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with a dazzling parade of Hollywood stars and feted filmmakers but the glamour has been overshadowed by Gaza war protests, including a “Free Palestine” banner at the main venue and calls from Italian filmmakers for organisers to condemn Israel’s invasion.
