Introduction to the Incident
After an unpleasant interview moment at the 82nd Film Festival in Venice, Ayo Edebiri apparently avoided the online discourse that it triggered. The Golden Globe winner recently opened up about the "unpleasant conversation" with an Italian journalist about the movements of Metoo and Black Lives Matter in Hollywood.
The Unpleasant Conversation
The conversation started when Edebiri was asked about the movements of Metoo and Black Lives Matter in Hollywood, and she found that she "did not really pay too much attention". She stated, "I think I’m less online than before. So I don’t really have to be honest – and I love to lie, I earn money. But yes, I didn’t really pay too much attention." Edebiri added that she thinks it was just a very human moment, and in a strange way, unpleasant conversations are a kind of many things her film deals with.
The Film and Its Themes
In Luca Guadagnino’s film "After the Hunt", college professor Alma Olsson (Julia Roberts) is on a complicated scabbard when her valuable student Maggie Price (Edebiri) accused her colleague Henrik Gibson (Andrew Garfield) of sexual assault and threatens to expose a dark secret from her own past. The film premiere is on October 10. Although Edebiri was excluded from a question about whether the movements of Metoo and Black Lives Matter are supposedly "finished", she made it clear that "work is not ended at all".
Reaction to the Incident
A fan on X praised Edebiri for dealing with the moment "with attitude and grace", while another called the Italian journalist Federica Polidoro "unprofessional". Since then, Polidoro has reacted to the counter reaction, doubled, and defended herself against alleged online attacks. She stated that she will not tolerate or accept defamatory or violent language and keeps the right to find legal protection against those who have decided to hide behind the digital mob to insult and attack her instead of looking for a civilized and constructive discussion.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of addressing sensitive topics like Metoo and Black Lives Matter in a respectful and constructive manner. Edebiri’s response to the unpleasant conversation shows that she is committed to the cause and believes that there is still much work to be done. The film "After the Hunt" also deals with similar themes, making it a relevant and timely release.
