Protestors Gathered Exterior Woody Allen’s ‘Coup de Probability’ Venice Premiere, Chanting “No Rape Tradition”

A gaggle of protesters demonstrating towards what they referred to as the “rape tradition” of the Venice Movie Pageant marched previous the competition’s crimson carpet throughout the world premiere of Woody Allen’s Coup de Probability.

The group, which was round 20 folks, shouted slogans like “no rape tradition”; “we’re talking for these and not using a voice towards the director predators”; “a rapist is just not a sick man, he’s the wholesome son of patriarchy”; “No highlight for rapist administrators”; and “The alpha male doesn’t exist.”

The protestors started their demonstration simply as Allen stepped onto the crimson carpet of his movie. They stopped shortly previous the carpet, forming a line and taking off their shirts earlier than chanting extra.

The demonstration lasted only some minutes earlier than they have been led out of the competition space by police. One of many demonstators, who gave their identify as Melania, advised The Hollywood Reporter they have been protesting “the rape tradition of this competition, which celebrates males accused of assault, whereas we now have an epidemic of femicide in our nation.”

The Venice Movie Pageant has come below fireplace this 12 months for together with movies from administrators accused of sexual assault, together with Allen and Roman Polanski, whose new characteristic The Palace screened over the weekend.

The demonstration comes a day after banners studying “Island of rapists,” “No Golden Lion for predators,” “Sexist cinema/feminist response” have been posted throughout the Lido on Sunday, protesting Allen and Polanski.

One other banner displayed on the competition accused it of being “80 years behind” because the Biennale celebrates its eightieth anniversary this 12 months. One other questioned, “Will the Golden Lion go to a rapist?” referring to Polanski’s The Palace, which is up for the competition’s high prize.

Christy Piña contributed to this story.