<p><br /> Joaquin Phoenix has finally appeared in public without his beard, as the actor arrived at the Venice Festival for the unveiling of his new movie I'm Still Here.<br /> </p><p><br /> The actor, who is famed for his portrayal of country legend Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, appeared in good shape as he attended a screening of the documentary, which chronicles his personal life.<br /> </p><p><br /> Director Casey Affleck, himself a respected actor and brother-in-law to Phoenix, has been confronted with questions over the film's authenticity as to whether it gave a true insight into the troubled actor's life.<br /> </p><p><br /> Casey admitted it was hard to give an objective view.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I will admit that it's a subjective film. There are things that I left out that would have changed the story. There are things that I put in, that significantly altered the story and the way people feel about Joaquin. That's just how it is."<br /> </p><p><br /> I'm Still Here opens in cinemas on 17 September.<br /> </p>
