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John Malkovich is gaining momentum for an Oscar nomination after winning Best Actor at Venice for 'Wild Horse Nine.' The film, directed by Martin McDonagh, pairs Malkovich with Sam Rockwell as CIA agents in 1973 Chile. Critics praise Malkovich’s performance as his best in years, though opinions on the film’s political satire vary.
Martin McDonagh’s new film, Wild Horse Nine, starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as bickering CIA agents in 1973 Chile, has generated polarized critical reactions. While some praise the performances and dark humor, others criticize the film for trivializing the historical trauma of the Chilean coup. The film is set for a wide release on November 6.
May el-Toukhy’s Danish postwar drama 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, becoming the first film solely directed by a woman to take the top prize in this edition. The jury, led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, also awarded Mathilde Arcel the Best Actress prize for her role in the same film. John Malkovich won Best Actor for 'Wild Horse Nine,' while Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' took the Silver Lion. The Gaza documentary 'NAZA' received the Special Jury Prize after a record-breaking premiere ovation.
May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with star Mathilde Arcel also taking the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. John Malkovich won Best Actor for 'Wild Horse Nine,' and Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' received the Grand Jury Prize.
Danish director May el-Toukhy won the Golden Lion for 'Woman Unknown' at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, with Maggie Gyllenhaal leading the jury. John Malkovich won Best Actor for 'Wild Horse Nine,' and Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' took the runner-up Grand Jury Prize.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded with May El-Toukhy’s 'Woman Unknown' winning the Golden Lion for Best Film. John Malkovich won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for 'Wild Horse Nine,' while Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' took the Grand Jury Prize. The ceremony honored the late producer Jeremy Thomas and highlighted several strong Oscar contenders.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded with May el-Toukhy’s 'Woman Unknown' winning the Golden Lion, while John Malkovich claimed the Volpi Cup for Best Actor. The ceremony honored the late producer Jeremy Thomas and highlighted strong Oscar contenders like 'Possible Love' and 'NAZA.'
The 2026 Venice Film Festival has launched several strong contenders for the 2027 Academy Awards, including Robert Pattinson’s biopic Primetime, Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine, and Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary on Elon Musk. While the festival featured fewer big-budget Hollywood titles than usual, critics and industry observers highlight these films, along with Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Flesh Impact, as key players in the upcoming awards race.
The 2026 Venice Film Festival red carpet drew sharp fashion criticism for several A-listers, including Pamela Anderson, Georgina Rodriguez, and John Malkovich, whose ruffled collar sparked debate. While some outfits were panned as unflattering or mismatched, the event also saw record-breaking audience applause for political films, with the Gaza documentary 'NAZA' receiving a historic 24.5-minute ovation.
The 83rd Venice Film Festival concluded with John Malkovich emerging as a major Oscar contender for 'Wild Horse Nine,' while a Gaza documentary set a record for standing ovations. The lineup was dominated by political themes, and George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
John Malkovich canceled his April 2027 Tel Aviv performance of 'The Music Critic' after a PR firm fabricated a quote claiming he expressed solidarity with Israel. The actor stated he was never consulted and that his presence does not endorse any political cause. The Israeli producer apologized, and the Jerusalem Post corrected its coverage.
John Malkovich canceled a planned April 2027 performance in Tel Aviv after a PR firm fabricated quotes expressing 'solidarity' with Israel. The actor, currently an Oscar contender, stated he never authorized the statements and that his presence does not endorse political policies. The Israeli promoter’s PR team apologized for the error, which was initially reported by The Jerusalem Post before being corrected.
John Malkovich has canceled his scheduled April 2027 performance of 'The Music Critic' in Tel Aviv after discovering a press release that falsely attributed quotes to him. The actor stated he did not authorize the statements, which were published by the Israeli promoter's PR team. Although the producer apologized and The Jerusalem Post corrected the error, Malkovich maintains his withdrawal, emphasizing that his participation would not constitute a political endorsement.
Actor John Malkovich has canceled his scheduled April 13, 2027, performance of 'The Music Critic' in Tel Aviv after an Israeli public relations firm published a press release containing fabricated quotes attributed to him. Malkovich stated he was never consulted or aware of the announcement, which falsely claimed he felt 'solidarity' with the Israeli audience. The cancellation follows a week-long media cycle where The Jerusalem Post initially reported the false quotes before correcting the story, and The Hollywood Reporter subsequently broke the news of the withdrawal. While the PR firm and producer Alon Yurik apologized for the 'misunderstanding,' Malkovich emphasized that his artistic appearances do not constitute political endorsement. The incident occurred shortly after Malkovich received a standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival for his role in 'Wild Horse Nine.'
John Malkovich has canceled his scheduled April 13, 2027, performance of 'The Music Critic' in Tel Aviv, Israel, after a press release falsely attributed quotes to him. The actor stated he was never consulted and that the fabricated statements, which expressed 'solidarity' with the audience, did not reflect his views. The Israeli promoter's PR firm apologized for the error, and Malkovich emphasized that his artistic presence does not constitute political approval.