Kevin Costner’s Horizon 2 Lands Venice Film Festival Premiere

Chapter Two of Kevin CostnerSelf-financed Western epic, Horizon: An American EpicThe new film, “The Last Day,” will receive similar film festival treatment as the first installment, despite the series' financial troubles. Chapter One The film premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it received a seven-minute standing ovation. However, faith in the film’s longevity has been dented by disappointing box office returns and lackluster reviews. As a result, Chapter II (which was scheduled to hit theaters later this year), has been postponed indefinitely, while Chapter One It found a second life on VOD.

While the public wonders whether Chapter II The film will be released in theaters soon, and the organizers of the Venice Film Festival are confident in the film. According to Variety, Horizon: An American Odyssey – Chapter Two The film will have its world premiere at this year’s festival. Not only will attendees be the first to see the sequel, Venice will also host a double screening showing Chapter One Before the premiere of the second part.

Horizon

2/5

Horizon is a fictional character set in America before and after the Civil War, exploring the American West. The film spans a period of twelve years, and features a cast of actors who portray different characters and their experiences exploring new lands from their homes.

release date

June 28, 2024

the show length

3s 1d

This comes as great news for fans of Costner's decades-long Western epic. After a disappointing update on Chapter IIIn the cinematic future, fans have criticized Warner Bros. for pulling the sequel from its initial August 2024 release date. It appears that Horizon The film has found its footing on home video, reaching number one on major digital platforms after its release via video-on-demand.

Kevin Costner Praises Venice Film Festival's Faith in His 'Vision'

Regardless of your thoughts about Horizon: An American Odyssey – Chapter OneIt's hard to argue with Costner's ambition. The four-part fantasy epic tells the story of the fictional city of Horizon, from its conception by early colonists to its troubles with the indigenous people who lived there. Chapter One This film is far from a flawless masterpiece, but it has built a strong fan base eager to see where their initial three-hour investment will lead them.

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In a statement following the announcement, Costner praised the Venice Film Festival organizers for their unwavering belief in his “passion project.” The director revealed that in addition to telling a 16-hour epic Western, he had always dreamed of screening his ambitious directorial work at the Venice Film Festival:

“It has always been my dream to premiere Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter Two at the Venice Film Festival. The fact that they have now decided to premiere Chapter One earlier today and then premiere Chapter Two that evening shows not only their belief in how the two films work together, but also their support for the director’s vision. I am indebted to Alberto Barbera for his courage and leadership in committing to this cinematic journey.”

Alberto Barbera, Italian film critic and artistic director of the 2024 Venice Film Festival, responded to Costner's statement, praising the director's determination and vision for the festival. Horizon long story:

“This latest addition to the Venice Film Festival line-up is a sincere and respectful tribute to the visionary project of a great actor and director, who invested himself in reconstructing an epic of the decisive years of the country’s founding, searching beyond the myth for an authenticity capable of recovering a part of history in its complex and contradictory reality.”