Herzog touts 'Bucking Fastard' and festival outlook at Venice

Herzog touts 'Bucking Fastard' and festival outlook at Venice

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IndieWire reported that Werner Herzog, 84, promoted his latest film "Bucking Fastard" at the Venice Film Festival, discussing its reception and its prospects for the Golden Lion competition. He also spoke about his ongoing projects. Variety noted that the drama opened to a lengthy standing ovation and is now in competition for the Golden Lion.

The Mara sisters said speaking in unison was easier than expected and required minimal rehearsal, Variety added. Vulture reported that the film premiered at Venice after a long development period.

Actors

Rooney Mara Kate Mara Werner Herzog Orlando Bloom Domhnall Gleeson

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Venice, Italy

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September 07, 2026
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Herzog talks new film 'Bucking Fastard' and festival prospects at Venice
Herzog talks new film 'Bucking Fastard' and festival prospects at Venice

IndieWire • 07 Sep 13:15

Werner Herzog, 84, promoted his latest film starring the Mara sisters at the Venice Film Festival, addressing its reception, festival strategy and his ongoing work.

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September 03, 2026
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Herzog's New Film Features Mara Sisters Acting in Unison
Herzog's New Film Features Mara Sisters Acting in Unison

Vulture • 03 Sep 18:01

Werner Herzog's latest fiction film, "Bucking Fastard," starring Kate and Rooney Mara as synchronized sisters, premiered at the Venice Film Festival after a long development period.

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Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' starring the Mara sisters receives standing ovation at Venice
Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' starring the Mara sisters receives standing ovation at Venice

Variety • 03 Sep 17:19

Werner Herzog's drama 'Bucking Fastard', featuring real-life sisters Rooney and Kate Mara, opened to a lengthy ovation and is now in competition for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

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Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' Debuts at Venice with Mara Sisters in Unison Roles
Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' Debuts at Venice with Mara Sisters in Unison Roles

AP News • 03 Sep 13:28

Werner Herzog's film 'Bucking Fastard' premiered at the Venice Film Festival, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as sisters who speak in unison, alongside Orlando Bloom.

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Mara sisters find sync effortlessly for Werner Herzog's new drama
Mara sisters find sync effortlessly for Werner Herzog's new drama

Variety • 03 Sep 12:01

Actresses Rooney and Kate Mara said speaking in unison for Werner Herzog's film "Bucking Fastard" was easier than expected, with the director noting minimal rehearsal was needed.

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