Venice Film Festival hit by Gaza protests as activists unfurl 'Free Palestine' banner

The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with a dazzling parade of Hollywood stars and feted filmmakers but the glamour has been overshadowed by Gaza war protests, including a “Free Palestine” banner at the main venue and calls from Italian filmmakers for organisers to condemn Israel’s invasion.

Venice Film Festival hit by Gaza protests as activists unfurl 'Free Palestine' banner
The 82nd Venice Film Festival opens Wednesday with a dazzling parade of Hollywood stars and feted filmmakers but the glamour has been overshadowed by Gaza war protests, including a “Free Palestine” banner at the main venue and calls from Italian filmmakers for organisers to condemn Israel’s invasion.

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