00:00George Clooney took center stage as the Venice Film Festival opened for its 83rd edition.
00:06The 65-year-old director and producer was due to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award
00:11on Wednesday evening, but focused his press conference on issues beyond his career.
00:17Clooney discussed artificial intelligence, climate change, Hollywood power, and the state
00:22of journalism.
00:24He said the film industry would have to find ways to survive the rise of AI.
00:29Jury president Maggie Glinhall, for her part, addressed sexism and politics, highlighting
00:34the lack of female directors in this year's competition.
00:39Stars including Robert Pattinson and Oasis' Noel and Lyme Gallagher are expected on the
00:44red carpet.
00:45The festival's lineup also includes films about Gaza, the war in Ukraine, and Elon Musk.
00:52It opened with Danny Boyle's ink about Robert Murdoch's acquisition of The Sun.
00:56T
00:57The festival runs until 12th of September.
