Julia Roberts shines in debut at Venice Film Festival with 'After the Hunt.'
- Julia Roberts stars in 'After the Hunt' as a beloved professor accused in a #MeToo-related scenario.
- The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino and features prominent actors like Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri.
- The Venice Film Festival showcased the film out of competition, with a North American release set for October 10, 2023.
In Venice, Italy, Julia Roberts premiered her first film at the Venice Film Festival with the psychosexual drama 'After the Hunt,' which exposes themes related to the #MeToo movement. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, features Roberts as a revered professor accused by her mentee, played by Ayo Edebiri, against her colleague Andrew Garfield, provoking discussions on power dynamics within the academic world. Notably, the film is being showcased out of competition, meaning it will not vie for major awards, despite festival chief Alberto Barbera's acknowledgment of its competitive strength. 'After the Hunt' is scheduled for theatrical release in North America on October 10, 2023. This debut marks a significant moment for Roberts, as she has previously not participated in this prestigious festival, which features a wide variety of major film premieres. Audience anticipation grows as notable films, including Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite,’ make waves at the festival, highlighting the ongoing cultural conversations surrounding themes of power and accountability in contemporary society.