Oscars on the Horizon: Six Venice Contenders Light Up the Buzz

Venice’s six contenders are fueling early Oscar buzz: Primetime led by Robert Pattinson; Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine with John Malkovich; the 17‑minute Flesh Impact honoring Marilyn Monroe; the Danish drama Woman Unknown; Lee Chang‑dong’s Possible Love; and Alex Gibney’s Musk documentary. With fewer big‑budget Hollywood titles this year, the festival leans toward prestige projects that could translate into nominations across acting, international film, and documentary categories.