Susan Sarandon has revealed at the Venice Film Festival that she “had movies taken away recently” over her public support of Palestine.
“I think that the narrative has completely changed in terms of historical relevance of Palestine and the ties of Zionists with America and our politics – that has been a major revelation for people,” Susan explained. “How much money the United States gives to Israel, nobody really understood that.”
“I’ve still had movies taken away recently because there are agencies that are telling people not to hire me still,” she continued. “But that’s the power structure. I think within the people, certainly internationally, I feel welcome.”
Susan is attending the Venice Film Festival with her new release “The Echo Chamber” - directed by Andrea Pallaoro and opposite Alicia Vikander.
During the press conference, Susan also revealed that Pallaoro was advised to not work with her due to her views.
“I thank Andrea for that, because he doesn’t listen to the warni...
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