Jury members clash over Roman Polanski as Venice film festival opens

The controversial film-maker's inclusion and the event's poor record on female representation dominated the opening press conference The controversial inclusion of Roman Polanski in the 76th Venice film festival and the event's poor record on female representation dominated the event's first day as jury members clashed over the issue of gender quotas. At the opening press conference, Alberto Barbera - the outspoken director of the festival who is stepping down next year - said he was convinced h...