An Elon Musk Documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem Thriller Premiere at Venice
- On Tuesday, the Venice Film Festival premiered high-profile films including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, Florian Zeller's psychological thriller Bunker starring Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and Casey Affleck's drama Company.
- Zeller wrote Bunker specifically for real-life couple Cruz and Bardem, who have appeared together in films many times. The film explores contemporary themes including ecological threats and social inequality through a couple struggling with one another.
- Also in competition for the Golden Lion is Company, a 1975-set drama directed by Affleck that stars Nick Nolte and Ben Mendelsohn. The film meditates on grief and the debt of kindness.
- With a runtime of nearly four hours including an intermission, Alex Gibney's Musk provides a portrait of the world's richest man and investigates the scope of his power and influence.
- Winners chosen by the Maggie Gyllenhaal-led jury will be announced on Saturday. The festival competition includes titles such as Wild Horse Nine and Ink alongside the debut films.
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