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Acclaimed Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain and Emmy nominee Peter Sarsgaard are in Venice for the world premiere of the film Memoria,” directed by Michel Franco. Despite the ongoing labor action, the film was officially confirmed as a tentative deal. During the press conference, Chastain, who was wearing a “SAG-AFTRA On Strike” T-shirt, revealed that she was nervous about attending the event and that some members of her team advised her against it. However, she decided to show her support for the union.
Chastain expressed her gratitude for her acting career, but she also highlighted the pressure artists often feel to remain silent in the work environment and be grateful for the opportunities presented to them. She emphasized that this environment has allowed labor abuse for decades and has resulted in unfair contracts for union members.
The actress explained that she attended the event because SAG-AFTRA has made it clear that the way to support the strike is through presence on social networks, participation in picket lines, and support for projects with provisional agreements. Chastain hopes that her attendance at her premiere will encourage other producers and actors to join the cause and that the strike will come to an end soon.
“Memoria” stars Chastain as Sylvia, a social worker whose life is turned upside down when she encounters Saul, played by Sarsgaard. The film explores themes of dementia and how they affect the characters. Sarsgaard shared her personal experience with the disease and its influence on her interpretation of the role.
Overall, Chastain praised the script for “Memoria” for its lack of clichés and the moving story of a woman who learns to live again after facing a trauma that had closed her off to the world. The film offers a deep look at the complexity of life and memory.
