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Malkovich Moves to Emotions as 'Wild Horse Nine' Wins Venice Standing Ovation
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In Short: John Malkovich fights back tears during a 13-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival, as 'Wild Horse Nine' garners Oscar buzz.
Martin McDonagh, the director of 'Wild Horse Nine,' discussed his fascination with the CIA and the Chilean government under Salvador Allende during the film's Venice press conference. His work, inspired by covert American intervention, has taken on unexpected contemporary relevance.
The film's success at Venice mirrors that of 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' with both lead actors, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan, receiving Oscar nominations.
McDonagh acknowledged that he did not intend 'Wild Horse Nine' as a commentary on current geopolitics, but its portrayal of covert American intervention resonates in today's world.
John Malkovich, who starred in the film, expressed gratitude for the awards chatter, saying, 'That is an incredibly kind.' His performance moved the audience to tears, leading to a 13-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
The film's success at Venice suggests a strong position in the Oscar race, with potential for further accolades in the coming months.
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- The same was said of “The Banshees of Inisherin,” and the Oscar nominations resulted in both co-lead Brendan Gleeson and breakout Barry Keoughan receiving nods.
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- As with all his work, McDonagh wrote as well as directed Wild Horse Nine.
- “That is an incredibly kind,” Malkovich said of the awards chatter at an earlier press conference.