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Al Pacino Misses Venice Film Festival Premiere

Updated 2026-09-05 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actor Al Pacino sent a video message to the Venice Film Festival premiere of 'Father Joe,' expressing his regret for missing it. The festival is celebrating 75 years this year, and Pacino's absence was noted by fans and collaborators.

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Al Pacino Sends Video Message to Venice After Missing Press Conference for ‘Father Joe’: ‘I Wish I Was There, I Really Do’

Al Pacino didn’t travel to the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of “Father Joe,” but he sent a video message with well wishes to his collaborators on the movie. “I wish I was there with all of you in Venice, which is great and lovely. I’ve had films there. I’

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