Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival
Summary
The Venice Film Festival will feature films about media figures Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk as part of its 83rd edition starting September 2. The festival will also showcase new films from well-known directors and include documentaries on political and social topics.Key Facts
- Danny Boyle’s film "Ink" about Rupert Murdoch’s 1969 purchase of the Sun will open the festival.
- A four-hour documentary on Elon Musk by Alex Gibney will be shown out of competition.
- The festival aims to be the most glamorous among major European film festivals like Cannes and Berlin.
- Martin McDonagh will present "Wild Horse Nine" starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.
- Robert Pattinson stars in "Primetime," a thriller inspired by the US show "To Catch a Predator."
- Real-life couple Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem feature in "Bunker," about a building designed to withstand a nuclear bomb.
- Films and documentaries will also address political and social issues, including works about Russian and Ukrainian history and US immigration enforcement.
- Musical guests Liam and Noel Gallagher will attend for the premiere of their Oasis reunion documentary.
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