Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine is a fierce attack on the CIA
The CIA is under fire in a new film that critics say could be an Oscar contender.
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Questions people are asking
Who stars in Wild Horse Nine?
Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich star in Wild Horse Nine.
What is the reception of Wild Horse Nine at the Venice Film Festival?
Wild Horse Nine received a 13-minute standing ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
What has the director of Wild Horse Nine said about the CIA?
The director, Martin McDonagh, has stated that the CIA has 'done awful things all around the world'.
What happened
The CIA is under fire in a new film that critics say could be an Oscar contender. The film Wild Horse Nine, starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, has received a rapturous reception at the Venice Film Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, the film's premiere was met with a 13-minute standing ovation. Time Magazine praises the performances of Rockwell and Malkovich.
The film's director, Martin McDonagh, has been vocal about his criticism of the CIA. In an interview with The Guardian, McDonagh stated that the CIA has 'done awful things all around the world'. The BBC reports that the film is a fierce attack on the CIA. The CIA has not yet responded to the film's criticism.
The film's impact on the CIA's public image remains uncertain. The film's Oscar prospects are also unclear, as the Academy has not yet announced its nominations.
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Who reported it (5)
- ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ With Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, Gets Venice’s First Rapturous Reception of 2026 The Hollywood Reporter · 6h ago
- John Malkovich Fights Back Tears During 13-Minute Venice Standing Ovation as ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Storms Into Oscar Race Variety · 6h ago
- 'Wild Horse Nine' Review: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell Are Pure Delight Time Magazine · 6h ago
- Martin McDonagh says CIA has ‘done awful things all around the world’ The Guardian · 6h ago
- Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine is a fierce attack on the CIA BBC · 6h ago
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