Luca Guadagnino Premieres #MeToo Film After Hunt Venice

Luca Guadagnino's new film, After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield, explores themes related to the #MeToo movement through a story about a college professor facing scandal when a student accuses a colleague of sexual assault. The film's opening credits pay homage to Woody Allen, styled in the director's signature alphabetical order and Windsor typeface, which sparked significant discussion at the Venice Film Festival premiere. Guadagnino explained that the nod to Allen reflects the influence of his 1980s-1990s work on the film's structure and raises questions about how to engage with the art of an artist who has faced sexual misconduct allegations. The director emphasized the film's focus on presenting multiple truths and the complexities of human experience rather than promoting a singular manifesto. Julia Roberts highlighted that the movie captures a moment in time without making explicit statements, portraying characters authentically. Guadagnino also noted that the font used for the credits transcends its association with Allen, framing it as a classic style beyond the director himself.