Woody Allen Avoids Controversial Questions at ‘Coup de Chance’ Press Conference in Venice, Teases Possible New York Film
variety.comEllise Shafer Woody Allen got a warm ovation from journalists at the press conference for “Coup de Chance” at the Venice Film Festival, where he managed to avoid any controversial questions about his stalled career and the sexual abuse allegations made against him by his daughter, Dylan Farrow.
That was in large part thanks to his longtime cinematographer, Italian superstar Vittorio Storaro, who spoke for nearly a third of the press conference, while answering a single question.
When asked if he would consider making another film in New York, Allen said he’s got “a very good idea for New York.” “If some guy steps out of the shadow and says, ‘We’ll finance your film in New York’ and obeys all my restrictions — if some foolish person agrees to that, then I will make the film in New York.” The press conference was also attended by Lou de Laage and Valerie Lemercier, the stars of his French-language movie, “Coup de Chance,” which premieres out of competition today.
In an exclusive interview with Variety in Venice, Allen said he considered retiring after this film. “I have so many ideas for films that I would be tempted to do it, if it was easy to finance.
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