Julia Roberts defended her new film, "After the Hunt," at the Venice Film Festival. The thriller features a professor accused of misconduct by her mentee, sparking debate about #MeToo and cancel culture. Roberts argued the film isn't undermining feminism but instead encourages difficult conversations and challenges viewers' beliefs. The director, Luca Guadagnino, emphasized exploring conflicting truths rather than making statements. The film's premiere at Venice generated significant discussion among attendees.

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