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Kent Jones, Willem Dafoe & Greta Lee Talk ‘Late Fame’ As New York Poet Comedy-Drama Charms Venice Film Festival

Ed Saxberger, a former poet rediscovered in his 60s, faces challenges balancing renewed fame and personal relationships amid Manhattan's evolving artistic scene.

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Director Kent Jones and stars Willem Dafoe and Greta Lee touched down at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday with Late Fame. Dafoe stars as forgotten 1970s New York poet Ed Saxberger who is rediscovered by a group of well-heeled young admirers, while Lee plays Gloria, a talented but emotionally complex actress who is connected to the group. The wry drama received a rapturous reception from a 1,400-strong audience as it world premiered in Ve…

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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