Stockholm Film Festival opens with acclaimed spy thriller Wild Horse Nine
The Stockholm Film Festival begins on 11 November with the screening of "Wild Horse Nine" as its opening film. The movie, which received praise at the Venice Film Festival last autumn, is a comedic spy thriller set against the 1973 Chilean coup and features John Malkovich, who is being mentioned as a strong Oscar contender for best actor. The festival will run until 22 November, presenting over 130 films from roughly 60 countries.
Key facts
- Director Martin McDonagh, known for "In Bruges" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri", helms the festival lineup.
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The event highlights emerging cinema and potential award contenders on an international stage.
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First published from SVT Nyheter