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Sep 23, 2026
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Former Gaza Hostage Blasts Anti-Israel Film in WSJ Op-Ed

Former Gaza hostage Omer Shem Tov wrote in The Wall Street Journal critiquing the anti-Israel film 'Collateral Damage' for ignoring Hamas's atrocities and erasing hostages' experiences.

Sep 11, 2026
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Cinema

Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Over New Unauthorized Documentary Film

Elon Musk threatens legal action against director Alex Gibney over a new documentary premiering at the Venice Film Festival, challenging claims about Starlink and the 2024 elections.

Sep 9, 2026
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New Documentary Claims Elon Musk Offered Ex-Partner $40 Million Silence Fee

A new documentary by Alex Gibney claims Elon Musk's team offered his ex-partner Ashley St. Clair $40 million and a monthly allowance to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

Sep 6, 2026
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Pamela Anderson Shines Makeup-Free in Orange Satin Gown at Venice amfAR Gala

Pamela Anderson, 59, stunned at the Venice Film Festival amfAR gala, wearing a vibrant orange satin gown and going completely makeup-free to embrace her signature natural look.

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Susan Sarandon Claims Hollywood Blacklist Continues Over Her Palestine Stance

Actress Susan Sarandon revealed at the Venice Film Festival that Hollywood agencies continue to block her from film roles due to her pro-Palestinian stance, though she feels welcomed internationally.

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Amos Gitai Premieres New Film 'Why to Jericho' at Venice Film Festival

Israeli director Amos Gitai presented his latest film 'Why to Jericho' out of competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The screening at Sala Grande sparked both standing ovations and political demonstrations.

Sep 2, 2026
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George Clooney received a lifetime achievement award: "We must not be afraid to tell political and controversial stories"

The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened tonight, with George Clooney receiving a lifetime achievement award at the opening ceremony. Here is what we thought about Danny Boyle's opening film about the founding of the British tabloid 'The Sun'.

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George Clooney on antisemitism claims against Mark Ruffalo: "I support his right to speak"

The Hollywood star arrived at the Venice Film Festival to receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement. At the press conference, he addressed the controversy surrounding Mark Ruffalo and the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, emphasizing the importance of free speech and expressing skepticism about the deal's economic logic.

Aug 30, 2026
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Cinema

Because of Israel? The unusual move by the Venice Film Festival

The press conference of the jury at the Venice Film Festival has been canceled, with the official reason given by the organizers being a "scheduling conflict." However, the cancellation comes against the backdrop of a series of press conferences at major festivals where, in recent years, judges and creators have been asked repeatedly about the war in Gaza.

Aug 29, 2026
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Roger Waters and Annie Ernaux call on the Venice Film Festival to act against the "Palestinian genocide"

Former Pink Floyd star Roger Waters, Nobel Prize-winning author Annie Ernaux, actor Guy Pearce, and over 200 international artists have signed a letter to the Venice Biennale and the Venice Film Festival, calling on the cultural events to take "concrete steps" against what they describe as the "Palestinian genocide."

Aug 24, 2026
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Cinema

At the Venice Film Festival: A film on "Israel's method of killing Palestinian civilians"

The Venice Film Festival will screen NAZA, a new documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Shor, directors of the Oscar-winning "No Other Land". The film's synopsis describes "the systems behind the calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza". British-Jewish director Jonathan Glazer serves as executive producer.

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