Venice Film Festival 2024: Prestige Titles from Zeller, McDonagh, Herzog Emerge as Likely Golden Lion Contenders
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Nick Vivarelli
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The article discusses potential high-profile films and directors expected to compete at the upcoming Venice Film Festival, including new works by Florian Zeller ("Bunker" starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz), Martin McDonagh ("Wild Horse Nine" starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell), Werner Herzog ("Bucking Fastard" starring Rooney Mara and Kate Mara), and Nanni Moretti ("It Will Happen Tonight" with Louis G). The festival lineup is expected to be unveiled in about a month, with these prestige titles emerging as likely Golden Lion contenders.
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VarietyVenice Film Festival 2024: Prestige Titles from Zeller, McDonagh, Herzog Emerge as Likely Golden Lion Contendersvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWith a little over a month left until the Venice Film Festival lineup is unveiled, a clutch of buzzy prestige titles with top talent has emerged as likely contenders for the Golden Lion.
New works by internationally renowned auteurs such as Florian Zeller with 'Bunker,' a psychological thriller starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz.
Martin McDonagh with 'Wild Horse Nine,' a Searchlight Pictures political thriller starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.
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