'I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told, ‘Don’t apply to Venice, you won’t get in. It won’t happen,’ the Oscar-nominated filmmaker told Variety.
but also for premiering the films that become the year’s buzziest and most trophy bedecked—is a pretty big deal in its own right, but especially given it’s not backed by a big studio. This, she said, was intentional.
“The studio system is a place where I worked and made projects that I’m proud of, but there is really an aspect of control over who plays what. And there is an idea about who makes money, attracts attention and sometimes that sits at odds with who might be the best person for the part.”So, who were the best people for the parts? Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, Victoria Pedretti and more.
“This cast is populated with actors who are not quote-unquote superstars in Hollywood,” DuVernay went on to explain. “So I think it gets into this idea of the value that we place on certain artists based on corporations saying who is more valuable and who’s not. And thank goodness we made this film independently and we were able to hand pick everyone.”over-hyped A-listers and helmed by a Black woman? Suddenly, Woody Allenbeing invited to participate in the Venice Film Festival is of little mind.
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