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Maggie Gyllenhaal's "Flesh Impact" Imagines Marilyn Monroe's Later Years
28 Jul
Summary
- Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn portray Marilyn Monroe in a new short film.
- The film, "Flesh Impact," premieres at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
- Ellen Burstyn will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
Maggie Gyllenhaal has written and directed "Flesh Impact," a short film imagining Marilyn Monroe's life had she grown older. The project features Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn, both portraying the legendary star.
The film is set to debut in September at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival. This premiere aligns with the centennial of Marilyn Monroe's birth. In conjunction with the film's presentation, Ellen Burstyn will be honored with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement.
"Flesh Impact" received the blessing of the Marilyn Monroe estate. The title itself is derived from director Billy Wilder's theory regarding certain actresses' screen presence. The cast also includes Peter Sarsgaard and Sepideh Moafi.
Gyllenhaal expressed her long-standing fascination with Monroe, stating the project aims to present the icon through a modern lens that reclaims her narrative. This follows Gyllenhaal's previous critically acclaimed films, "The Lost Daughter" and "The Bride!."
