The Venice4Palestine initiative demanded the cancellation of invitations for actors accused of public statements allegedly supporting the Israeli government. The announcement of her absence comes against the backdrop of 1,500 signatures from Italian cinema professionals – including directors, actors, and artists – organized in the collective that signed an open letter last weekend demanding the film festival take a clear position regarding the Middle East conflict.
The Venice Film Festival venue as final preparations are underway at the Lido in Venice, Italy, August 25, 2025 (Photo: Ettore Ferrari/EPA)