Venice Stars, Helsinki Beats: An Entertainment Update
The Venice Film Festival showcases Amanda Seyfried in 'The Testament of Ann Lee,' shifting from her 'Mamma Mia!' image. In Helsinki, fans celebrate 25 years of DJ Darude's 'Sandstorm'. Director Jim Jarmusch expresses concerns over corporate financing, criticizing ties between his film's distributor and the Israeli military.
Amanda Seyfried marks a dramatic transition from her known role in 'Mamma Mia!' to leading in 'The Testament of Ann Lee' at the Venice Film Festival. The film chronicles the life of Ann Lee, a Shaker sect leader, diverging from Seyfried's previous upbeat roles.
Meanwhile, Helsinki turns red as dance music enthusiasts celebrate the 25th anniversary of DJ Darude's iconic track 'Sandstorm'. Fans, dressed in red, recreated scenes from the song's video by running past notable city landmarks.
In another development, acclaimed director Jim Jarmusch voiced concerns over corporate financing in films. Jarmusch criticized the association of his film distributor with the Israeli military, underscoring his stance that all corporate funds are inherently tainted.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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