Venice chief blames Hollywood woes, not festival, for studio absence
Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera defended on Thursday this year's lineup, saying the absence of major Hollywood studios and the scarcity of women directors reflect w…
Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera defended on Thursday this year's lineup, saying the absence of major Hollywood studios and the scarcity of women directors reflect wider industry problems, not his own choices.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/venice-chief-blames-hollywood-woes-not-festival-studio-absence-2026-07-30/