Martin McDonagh's New Film 'Wild Horse Nine' Wins Best Actor at Venice for John Malkovich

Director Martin McDonagh's mystery spy thriller 'Wild Horse Nine' has proven its artistic quality by bringing the Volpi Cup for Best Actor to lead actor John Malkovich at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival. Set against the backdrop of the 1973 Chilean coup, the film depicts the process of CIA agents Chris and Riga becoming embroiled in a massive conspiracy on Easter Island, and it has unveiled its veil through the main trailer ahead of its release on the 11th.

In the released video, the tense chemistry between the two agents played by John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell is revealed, along with the faces of a brilliant cast including Steve Buscemi and Tom Waits. This work, which previously drew a 13-minute standing ovation during its world premiere screening at the Venice International Film Festival, received praise from overseas critics as the pinnacle of John Malkovich's acting career.

Meanwhile, this film has also been officially invited to the Icon section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. It is scheduled to meet audiences a total of four times starting from October 8, and it is expected to be the first opportunity to present the work to domestic audiences following its win at Venice.

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