Godzilla sequel in the spotlight at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival

The 83rd Venice Film Festival has begun on the Lido, with George Clooney being honoured with a lifetime achievement award on its opening night. Clooney expressed his "great affection" for the festival, acknowledging the role of luck in his career. He also commented on climate change, lamenting that most of the world's powers have decided it is a hoax.

The festival's lineup features a mix of independent films and documentaries, including "Naza", a film about the Israeli forces' killing of civilians in Gaza, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. Other notable subjects include films about Elon Musk, Rupert Murdoch, and the Gallagher brothers from Oasis.

This year's festival has a distinct lack of Hollywood films, despite Clooney's presence. The festival will run until September 12.

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