Venice Film Festival 2024 Deep Dive | Tulsa News

Venice Film Festival kicks off with star-studded arrivals and a surprising buzz around Alex Gibney’s Elon Musk documentary — which Musk calls a “hit piece” — while spotlighting urgent global issues like Gaza and Ukraine. Oscar contenders include Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine,” Florian Zeller’s “Bunker,” and Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime.” Yet, with Hollywood blockbusters bypassing festivals lately, Venice feels more subdued. And despite a pledge for gender balance, only one film in the main competition is directed by a woman — a step back from past commitments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07ab17dfe3a01fea