Julia Roberts discusses impactful themes in new film
- The cast includes notable actors Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri.
- The film explores complex themes of truth, loyalty, and power dynamics in an academic setting.
- Julia Roberts hopes the film fosters conversations and encourages active listening among audiences.
In Venice, Italy, Julia Roberts and her co-stars Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri participated in a press conference at the Venice Film Festival discussing their film, which examines complex themes of agency and power within the context of academia. The film features a storyline centered around Roberts as a Yale professor named Alma who faces an accusation from her student, Maggie. The cast dynamics reveal deep explorations of loyalty, doubt, and the gray areas of truth. Roberts emphasized the need for the audience to engage in conversations spurred by the film’s exploration of moral ambiguity, stating that it intends to promote not just talking, but listening. Directing the film, Luca Guadagnino pushes actors to operate within a fast-paced shooting style, which results in emotionally charged performances. The film opens in select theaters shortly, aiming to create vital discussions on the current cultural landscape.