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Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' Turns Down Cannes Film Festival Invite After Being Denied Competition Slot (EXCLUSIVE)
Werner Herzog's "Bucking Fastard" won't be premiering at Cannes despite speculation that it might be appearing at the film festival. "'Bucking Fastard' was invited as an official selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival which the filmmakers declined," a spokesperson for the film said in a statement. The reason tha...
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Talent / person: Werner Herzog's, Bucking Fastard' Turns Down, After Being Denied Competition, Bucking Fastard
Film / show / project: Bucking Fastard
Release / festival / awards context: Cannes, festival
Category: Film
Published: 2026-05-09 10:00:00 AM ET
Source: Variety
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Original source: Variety