Neelam Gill and Barbara Palvin brought elegance and style to the premiere of “Poor Things” at the Venice Film Festival. However, the absence of Emma Stone, a Hollywood star, was noticeable. Stone, like many other A-listers, chose not to attend the festival due to concerns about breaching the SAG-AFTRA strikes. Despite Stone’s absence, director Yorgos Lanthimos’ new film received applaud and was praised as the “best of the year” by critics who attended the screening.
On the red carpet, Neelam Gill, 28, looked stunning in a strapless black patterned dress with a plunging neckline. She added glamour to her look with a diamond necklace and statement earrings. Barbara Palvin, on the other hand, chose an asymmetric gown with black beading and a daring thigh-high slit. The festival patroness, Caterina Murino, also attended the screening but had a moment of panic when her dog ran off.
“Poor Things” marks Emma Stone’s return to the big screen since her role in “Cruella” in 2021. The official trailer for the film reveals that Stone’s character, Bella Baxter, is brought back to life by her guardian, Dr. Baxter (played by Willem Dafoe), after Bella’s suicide. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously worked with Emma Stone and Olivia Colman in “The Favourite,” Stone expressed her gratitude for being a producer on “Poor Things” and being involved in the entire process.
After the screening, the audience reportedly broke out in applause. CEO of The Wrap, Sharon Waxman, praised Yorgos Lanthimos’ creative genius and Emma Stone’s performance, saying that viewers will be captivated by Stone’s daring role. Another critic described “Poor Things” as the best film they’ve seen this year, with Emma Stone delivering an extraordinary performance.
“Poor Things” is set to premiere worldwide on December 8th, 2023, and in the UK on January 12th next year, with the premiere scheduled for October. However, this year’s Venice Film Festival has seen a decline in participation from Hollywood stars due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, which started on July 17. The strikes have halted Hollywood productions and have led to concerns about the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residuals.
While some films at the festival have obtained SAG-AFTRA interim waivers to be promoted, the negotiations between the union and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have reached a stalemate. Many actors have shown solidarity with the striking actors by issuing statements of support, joining picket lines, and donating food and water to the protesters. Well-known actors, including Jason Sudeikis, Susan Sarandon, and Vanessa Hudgens, have participated in picket lines in Los Angeles and New York City.
The Venice Film Festival, which is celebrating its 80th edition, marks the start of the awards season and often showcases films that go on to become favorites at the Oscars. This year, however, the festival will have fewer Hollywood stars promoting their work due to the strike. The festival takes place on the Venice Lido, a thin barrier island in the Venetian Lagoon. It runs from August 30th to September 9th and features various categories of films competing for the Golden Lion award.
Aside from the competition films, there are also out-of-competition screenings, including movies by directors such as William Friedkin, Woody Allen, and Roman Polanski.
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