Cannes 2024-“Horizon, An American Saga” by Kevin Costner in the world preview
Kevin Costner, emblematic actor of American cinema, will be in the spotlight during the 77th Cannes Film Festival which will take place from May 14 to 25, 2024, with the presentation in the world preview of his new ambitious project, Horizon, an American saga.
This first opus, produced by Costner himself and featuring Sienna Miller alongside the actor-director, will be projected out of competition on May 19, 2024, thus offering the Cannes public a captivating overview of this epic saga on the conquest of the American West.
Since his beginnings, Kevin Costner has managed to capture the essence of America through his films, exploring his roots, his challenges and his legends. The genre of western is particularly dear to him, as evidenced by his famous masterpiece, Dance with wolves (1990), who marked the spirits by his political commitment and ecologist.
In a statement to the Cannes Film Festival, Kevin Costner expresses his gratitude for the inclusion of his film in the selection of this year: ” I would like to thank the Cannes festival for including my film Horizon, an American saga in his selection this year. It’s been 20 years now that I did not have the pleasure of returning to the Croisette. I waited for the right time and I am proud to be able to say that this moment has come. Horizon, an American saga is a story that started 35 years ago and I can only dream of a better place than the Cannes Film Festival to reveal to the world the result of such a beautiful adventure. The French have always supported films and deeply believed in the cinema. As much as I deeply believe in my film … »»
Horizon, an American saga Mark the return of Kevin Costner to the genre that marked the peak of American cinema. Through this ambitious work, he explores the repercussions of wars and violence on the construction and expansion of the United States of America. This four episodes project will highlight the exceptional performances of Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington and Jena Malone, and promises to be an unforgettable cinematographic experience. The release of this saga will extend over several months.
Kevin Costner, who has already shone as an actor in legendary films such as Incorruptible (1987) by Brian de Palma and Dance with wolves (1990), also left its mark behind the camera with its first feature film acclaimed by criticism. Over the years, he has continued to surprise the public with his versatility, embodying emblematic characters such as Robin of Woods in Robin of woods, prince of thieves (1991), Jim Garrison, prosecutor in charge of the investigation into the assassination of Kennedy in Jfk (1991) by Oliver Stone, a bodyguard on the lookout in Bodyguard (1992) by Mick Jackson, and a fugitive with a big heart in A perfect world (1993) by Clint Eastwood.
The Cannes Film Festival is delighted to present Horizon, an American saga To the international public and to welcome Kevin Costner to his prestigious red carpet.
The official selection of the films of this 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will be unveiled on Thursday, April 11, 2024, thus offering an exciting taste of what awaits moviegoers around the world during this world renowned cinematographic event.
Neïla Driss, according to a press release
