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film1 month ago•10 min saved

Venice Festival Scraps Jury Presser Amid Political Pressure

The Venice Film Festival has cancelled its traditional opening jury press conference, citing a scheduling conflict, and will instead host a welcome cocktail hour for journalists. This decision comes amid heightened political tensions, following an open letter from prominent artists urging the festival to take concrete action in support of Palestine. The festival’s lineup is described as its 'most political' in recent years, featuring films on war and immigration, while the jury includes Kaouther Ben Hania, whose previous work focused on Gaza.

via Variety|

#annie-ernaux #film #maggie-gyllenhaal

international1 month ago•12 min saved

Venice4Palestine Coalition Demands Concrete Action and Flag Display at 2026 Film Festival

A coalition of prominent artists, including Roger Waters and Annie Ernaux, has issued an open letter demanding that the Venice Film Festival and Biennale take concrete action in support of Palestine. The letter, published by the Venice4Palestine collective just days before the festival opens on September 2, calls for the display of the Palestinian flag, greater industry transparency, and the suspension of agreements with entities linked to the Israeli government. The campaign also highlights the inclusion of two Palestinian films in the official selection and announces a panel on September 8 discussing humanitarian aid and arms exports.

via Deadline|

#annie-ernaux #cultural-boycott #international

international1 month ago•19 min saved

Venice4Palestine Coalition Demands Flag Display and Supply Chain Transparency at 2026 Film Festival

A coalition of artists and intellectuals has issued a second open letter to the Venice Film Festival, demanding concrete political actions in support of Palestine. The signatories, including Roger Waters and Annie Ernaux, argue that previous appeals have failed to halt ongoing violence and now call for the display of the Palestinian flag, the suspension of agreements with Israeli-linked entities, and the protection of workers who dissent. The group plans to hold a panel at the festival to discuss legal frameworks for cultural boycotts and to highlight Palestinian cinema.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#annie-ernaux #guy-pearce #international

film-festivals1 month ago•11 min saved

Venice4Palestine Demands Concrete Action as Waters, Ernaux Sign Open Letter

The Venice4Palestine collective issued an open letter on Friday urging the Venice Film Festival to take concrete action in support of Palestine. Signatories include Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux, and directors Isabel Coixet and Matteo Garrone. The letter requests the Palestinian flag be flown throughout the event and calls for broader industry engagement. The 83rd Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to 12, featuring two Palestinian films in its official selection and a new documentary, 'NAZA,' in competition.

via Variety|

#annie-ernaux #film-festivals #palestine

literature3 years ago•0 min saved

"Can Xue Emerges as Frontrunner for 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature"

The recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in literature will be announced on October 5th, with last year's winner being French author Annie Ernaux for her autobiographical books that delve into personal experiences and societal themes.

via PBS NewsHour|

#2023 #annie-ernaux #autobiographical-books