"Wild Horse Nine" Gallops into the Oscar Fray: A Glimpse of Hollywood's Old Guard The Venice Film Festival is known for its red carpet glamour, but this year's standing ovation for Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine" was a rare moment of unbridled enthusiasm.
The 13 minute applause that greeted the film's world premiere on Thursday night solidified its status as a serious contender for the Golden Lion and demonstrated the enduring influence of Hollywood's old guard.
At the center of this commotion was John Malkovich, visibly emotional during the ovation.