Overview

• Julia Roberts made her Venice debut with Luca Guadagnino’s academia-set drama about a professor confronting a student’s accusation against a colleague.
• Questions at the press conference centered on #MeToo and cancel culture, and Roberts said the film aims to provoke conversation rather than deliver political statements.
• Guadagnino acknowledged modeling the opening credits on Woody Allen’s films, calling it an artistic reference that invites reflection on how audiences view art and artists.
• Festival chief Alberto Barbera noted the film is playing out of competition at the studio’s request, so it will not vie for the Golden Lion.
• Amazon MGM has scheduled a limited release on October 10 followed by a nationwide rollout on October 17, with a screening planned at the New York Film Festival.