Al Pacino's Absence at Venice: A Glimpse into the Fractured World of Hollywood The absence of Al Pacino from the Venice Film Festival premiere of "Father Joe" has raised eyebrows, but perhaps it's not as surprising as one might think.
The complexities of modern Hollywood are often messy and multifaceted, with the recent MeToo era adding to the intrigue.
Pacino sent a video message to his collaborators in Venice – including writer producer Luc Besson and co star Kiefer Sutherland – which is telling given his decision to skip the premiere.