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Antonio Banderas Points to ‘Philadelphia’ For Inspiring His AIDS Activism at Venice’s amfAR Gala

Banderas, who appeared in Jonathan Demme'a 1993 film, was honored alongside Richard Gere at the event on Sunday.

The World Gold Council, the Red Sea International Film Festival, Chopard, Campari and the San Clemente Palace Kempinski Hotel made the night possible, along with the support of Uber, Boroli Wines and Rumor Rosé, as the event took place at Hangar Nicelli. As guests took their seats inside the gala, actress Kate Beckinsale welcomed everyone and thanked sponsors, then she presented a video of amfAR’s work in AIDS prevention and research over the years, after Elizabeth Taylor launched the foundation in 1995. Antonio Banderas speaks onstage during the amfAR Gala Venezia 2024 presented by Red Sea International Film Festival and World Gold Council at Hangar Nicelli on Sept. 1 in Venice.

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