The Festivals' Hidden Theme: Cinema's Ongoing Obsession with Oppression The Venice International Film Festival has unveiled its lineup for this year, featuring a diverse range of feature films, documentaries, and immersive experiences.
Amidst the prestige projects and cinematic curiosities, a striking trend emerges: cinema's ongoing preoccupation with oppression. This theme is not new; in fact, it's a staple of filmmaking.
Classic works like "The Battleship Potemkin" and more recent Oscar contenders like "Parasite" have long confronted the harsh realities of power and its abuse.