Gaza political issue is front and center as Venice Film Festival opens
The Venice Film Festival kicks off with controversy as over 1,000 industry professionals demand a stance on Gaza, while jury president Alexander Payne sidesteps the issue.
President of Venezia 82 Competition jury Alexander Payne poses on the red carpet, ahead of the opening ceremony of the 82nd Venice Film Festival, in Venice, Italy, August 27, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/YARA NARDI)ByHANNAH BROWN
