Venice's Dimming Spotlight: A Troubling Trend for Global Cinema The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, unveiled by Artistic Director Alberto Barbera this week, boasts a lineup that is both impressive and concerning in equal measure.
The festival features several high profile releases, including Primetime, starring Robert Pattinson, and The Echo Chamber, led by Alicia Vikander.
However, the overall wattage is noticeably dimmer compared to last year's star studded affair. The major Hollywood studios are increasingly opting out of big festivals like Venice.