Herzog dedicates Venice competition film 'Bucking Fastard' to the late David Lynch

At a 3 September 2026 Venice press conference, Werner Herzog dedicated his competition entry 'Bucking Fastard' to David Lynch, who died in January 2025 aged 78. Herzog said he wished he could "turn the wheel of time back and invite him" to the first screening, describing a "deep, deep understanding" between the two filmmakers (The Hollywood Reporter).