Venice Film Festival opens with George Clooney, Murdoch film and geopolitics
George Clooney used a Venice Film Festival appearance on Wednesday to weigh in on artificial intelligence, media ownership and US politics while receiving a lifetime achievement award. Clooney warned Hollywood must adapt to AI and criticised growing billionaire control of major media platforms.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival opened its doors on Wednesday, showcasing an impressive lineup of Hollywood's top talent arriving in style. Oscar-winning duo George and Amal Clooney, along with Laura Dern, were among the notable figures who graced the opening-day red carpet. The festival kicked off with the world premiere of Danny Boyle's Netflix drama "Ink," which stars Guy Pearce as media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Jack O’Connell as Sun editor Larry Lamb.
The film delves into Murdoch's 1969 acquisition of the British tabloid and its impact on the country's newspaper industry. Boyle, Pearce, and O’Connell were all present at the premiere and joined other industry titans at the festival. In a notable speech, Maggie Gyllenhaal, the competition's jury chair, addressed the shortage of women directors and highlighted the ongoing systemic barriers that affect filmmakers' funding and opportunities.
The opening day also brought a dose of music and fashion world influence, with Colombian superstar J Balvin joining the ranks of A-list celebrities attending the event.
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