The Venice International Film Festival has concluded its latest showcase, highlighting six major motion pictures that are already generating significant Academy Award contention across various categories, per bbc.com.
Robert Pattinson leads the buzz for his performance in Primetime, portraying television host Chris Hansen in the true-crime drama directed by A24.
Meanwhile, Martin McDonagh’s politically charged black comedy Wild Horse Nine features John Malkovich as an ageing assassin alongside Sam Rockwell, positioning Malkovich as a strong contender for best actor.
In the short film category, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Flesh Impact stars 93-year-old Ellen Burstyn as a centenarian Marilyn Monroe reflecting on her life. The Danish historical drama Woman Unknown, directed by May el-Toukhy, enters the international film race with Mathilde Arkel starring as a nanny hiding her past in post-war Copenhagen.
South Korean director Lee Chang-dong returns with Possible Love, an intricate drama exploring class dynamics that has achieved critical acclaim. Finally, Alex Gibney’s comprehensive documentary profile examining billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk rounds out the major features capturing international attention following their festival premieres.
•Featured image: Woman Unknown/Andrejs Strokins