Julia Roberts' new movie, "After the Hunt," premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a six-minute standing ovation. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, stars Roberts as a professor grappling with a secretive past after a colleague is accused of misconduct. The movie's premiere sparked controversy, with discussions surrounding its messaging on #MeToo and cancel culture. Roberts defended the film, emphasizing its goal to initiate conversations, not make statements. "After the Hunt" also features Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri and will be released in theaters on October 10th.

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