The 82nd Venice Film Festival begins with a call from filmmakers to condemn genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The Venice4Palestine group urges the festival to take a clear stand and highlight Palestinian narratives. Notable signatories include actors and directors from Italy, France, and Britain. The Biennale responded, asserting their commitment to open discussion and sensitivity to pressing issues. The statements coincide with reports of a man-made famine in Gaza and upcoming UN discussions on recognizing a state of Palestine. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)