Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' premieres in Venice competition with no distribution deal

Werner Herzog's "Bucking Fastard" world-premiered in the Venezia 83 Competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2026, placing it in contention for the Golden Lion. No distribution deal has been confirmed. The film stars Kate Mara and Rooney Mara as twin sisters; Herzog dedicated it to the late David Lynch (The Hollywood Reporter).