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Venice Film Festival 2026: Maggie Gyllenhaal defends cinema amid controversies

Maggie Gyllenhaal, jury president of the Venice Film Festival, addresses criticism during the opening press conference.

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The 83rd edition begins amid tensions following Wim Wenders' statements at the Berlinale.

She reaffirms the 'inevitably political' nature of cinema in response to recent challenges.

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La déclaration de Gyllenhaal pourrait influencer le ton des débats autour du rôle politique du cinéma lors des prochains festivals internationaux, à commencer par la Mostra elle-même.

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