Venezuela: Venice Film Festival defends selection of Naza's controversial film

Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera defended the selection of Naza's film.

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He called excluding the film a 'cowardly act' hours before the ceremony.

The controversy highlights political tensions over artistic freedom in Latin America.

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