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Herzog's "Bucking Fastard" Skips Cannes Over Competition Snub
9 May
Summary
- Film declined a Cannes invitation due to lack of competition slot.
- Filmmakers hoped stars would be eligible for awards.
- Herzog's stance mirrors Jim Jarmusch's previous Cannes rejection.
Werner Herzog's film "Bucking Fastard" will not be shown at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, contrary to earlier speculation. A spokesperson confirmed that the film was invited as an official selection but the filmmakers declined.
The reason for the refusal stems from the film not being offered a competition slot at the prestigious festival. Herzog reportedly aimed for stars Rooney and Kate Mara, who play twin sisters, to be eligible for awards.
This situation mirrors Jim Jarmusch's experience with the 2025 Cannes festival. He also declined an invitation when his film "Father Mother Sister Brother" was not selected for competition, opting instead for Venice.
"Bucking Fastard" features Kate and Rooney Mara as twin sisters, Jean and Joan Holbrooke, on a quest for a mythical land of true love, involving digging a tunnel through a mountain. Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson also star.
Kate Mara has described her experience on set as magical, particularly working with Herzog and her sister.
