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flag At Venice Film Festival, Payne dodges Gaza crisis, focuses on cinema's role amid streaming surge.

flag At the Venice Film Festival, director Alexander Payne, as jury president, avoided commenting on the Gaza crisis, stating he felt unprepared to discuss it. flag Payne focused on discussing the importance of cinema in documenting its time and shaping collective memory, while also noting concerns over the decline of theatrical releases due to streaming's rise. flag Festival chief Alberto Barbera addressed calls for taking a stance on Gaza, emphasizing the festival's commitment to open discussion without disinviting artists.

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