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Italian director Luca Guadagnino finds new muse in Julia Roberts for 'After the Hunt'

After working with Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson, Italian film director Luca Guadagnino calls Julia Roberts his new muse in "After the Hunt" and says transphobia is the real enemy: 'This is a community that never targets others'

Amir Kaminer, Venice | 10.18.25

Julia Roberts: "Trouble is the best material for a film"

Julia Roberts returns to center stage with "After The Hunt", a gripping film about power, secrets, and morality. Although she avoided difficult questions about the project at the Venice press conference, Roberts explains why it’s a good thing that the film is stirring controversy — and highlights the differences between herself and her character: "The hardest for me was not being sympathetic or empathetic. At times, playing her was simply exhausting"

Amir Kaminer, Venice | 10.12.25

גל גדות בטקס פתיחת פסטיבל הקולנוע ירושלים

Director of Gal Gadot’s newest film decries boycott calls: 'There’s no reason to boycott artists'

In an interview with Ynet, Jewish American director Julian Schnabel responded to the uproar surrounding Israeli actress Gal Gadot; 'I think we should talk about the movie, rather than this issue,' he said, praising Gadot’s performance, saying that she did an extraordinary job, reminding him of Ingrid Bergman.

Amir Kaminer | 09.04.25

Brad Pitt, Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara back new film on Palestinian girl killed in Gaza

The Voice of Hind Rajab, by two-time Oscar nominee Kaouther Ben Hania, to premiere at Venice Film Festival; Alfonso Cuarón and Jonathan Glazer also join as producers

Ynetnews | 08.27.25

Petition against Israel sparks confusion over Gal Gadot’s Venice Film Festival attendance

Conflicting reports said Gadot would miss Venice due to protests, but she explained she was never slated to attend; The episode highlights tensions as filmmakers and cultural leaders demand the festival recognize alleged genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza

Amir Kaminer | 08.27.25

Story of Holocaust and hope by Israeli filmmaker set to premiere at Venice Film Festival

Director Hagai Levi’s new miniseries 'Etty' will debut at the Venice Film Festival, tracing the life of Dutch-Jewish writer Etty Hillesum; With emotional depth and literary grace, the series explores resilience, love and meaning in the shadow of Auschwitz

Amir Kaminer | 07.23.25

Sarah Friedland poses with her awards for Best Director and the Lion of the Future Luigi de Laurentis Award for "Familiar" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema

An open letter to Sarah Friedland, the Jewish director who condemned Israel

Jewish-American director Sarah Friedland dedicated her victory speech at the Venice Film Festival to protest Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza; It's too bad she neglects to mention the actual facts as she focuses on being hip and happening

Ben-Dror Yemini | 09.08.24

Nora Lifshitz and actor Ori Avinoam pose during a photocall for the movie "Al klavim veanashim" (Of Dogs and Men) at Venice Film Festival

Israeli film brings shock of war to Venice Film Festival

"Of Dogs And Men" is filmed on location in a kibbutz that was targeted by in the Hamas massacre on October 7, following a teenage girl seeking her dog that she had lost during the assault she herself had survived days before

Reuters | 09.06.24

Lady Gaga flaunts massive diamond engagement ring at Venice Film Festival

Singer arrives at festival with her partner, Michael Polansky, showing off her stunning oval-cut diamond engagement ring

Ynetnews | 09.04.24

Pedro Almodóvar's English-language debut film gets rapturous reception at Venice Film Festival

The film, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, explores themes of death, friendship, and euthanasia, with Almodóvar's signature cinematic style

Ynetnews | 09.04.24

בראד פיט וג'ורג' קלוני על שער GQ, ספטמבר 2024

Brad Pitt and George Clooney's Wolfs premieres to standing ovation at Venice Film Festival

Pitt arrived at the festival around the same time as his ex, Angelina Jolie, who received praise for her role in Maria

Ynetnews | 09.02.24

Jude Law's The Order premieres at Venice to standing ovation

Film explores neo-Nazi terrorism and white supremacy, drawing inspiration from the racist novel The Turner Diaries and January 6 storming of US Capitol

Ynetnews | 09.01.24

Venice Film Festival opens with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiere

Screening followed by nearly four-minute standing ovation for much anticipated sequel to 1988 classic

Ynetnews | 08.29.24

Venice Festival to feature 2 Israeli films inspired by October 7 tragedy

Dani Rosenberg's Of Dogs and Men to be screened in Orizzonti section; Amos Gitai's Why War, featuring top French actors alongside Israeli talent, will be shown out of competition; 'I'm pleased they agreed to participate despite cultural boycott of Israel,' Gitai says

Amir Kaminer | 08.25.24

גיא נתיב וזאר אמיר איברהימי, מתוך הפרמיירה של "טאטאמי" בפסטיבל ונציה

Iranian actress sparks controversy in Iran after hug at Venice film festival

Media outlets in Iran blame Zar Amir Ebrahimi for losing her "modesty" after meeting with former Iranian actor Ashkan Khatibi while promoting her film made with Israeli director Guy Nattiv

Amir Bogen | 09.04.23

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