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The Lido will not suffer too badly from the Hollywood strikes and has unveiled an impressive line-up - with some controversial picks threatening the celebration

Video. Venice Film Festival: Impressive line-up - with controversy brewing

Updated: 26/07/2023 - 15:10 GMT+2

Venice Film Festival scores an impressive line-up despite the Hollywood strikes - but will the inclusion of Woody Allen, Roman Polanski and Luc Besson spoil the party?

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