Venice Film Festival heats up with McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ and Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’
Summary
The 83rd Venice Film Festival is featuring new movies like Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” and Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard.” These films, along with others, are competing for the top prize called the Golden Lion, and the festival jury will announce winners on September 12.Key Facts
- “Wild Horse Nine” is a dark comedy about CIA agents set around the 1973 Chilean coup, starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich.
- Martin McDonagh’s earlier films premiered at Venice and won several Oscar nominations and awards.
- Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” stars twin sisters played by Rooney Mara and Kate Mara with a unique story about their close, shared lives.
- Other competitors for the Golden Lion include Danny Boyle’s film “Ink” and the documentary “NAZA.”
- Maggie Gyllenhaal is the head of the jury deciding the festival awards.
- The Venice Film Festival is held on the island of Lido in Venice, Italy.
- George Clooney is receiving a lifetime achievement award at the festival this year.
- The festival highlights different films expected to be important during upcoming awards season.
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