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Danny Boyle’s Ink opens Venice Film Festival with Murdoch drama
Danny Boyle’s new film, Ink, opened the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, receiving significant attention for its exploration of the rise of modern tabloid journalism. The film, adapted from James Graham’s play, dramatizes the 1969 acquisition of the British newspaper The Sun by Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Starring Guy Pearce as Murdoch and Jack O’Connell as editor Larry Lamb, the production depicts the transformation of a struggling publication into a global media powerhouse. The narrative focuses on the aggressive pursuit of readership and the ethical shifts that occurred as sensationalism became a primary driver for commercial success. Claire Foy also stars as a journalist navigating the changing newsroom landscape.
Critics at the festival have noted the film’s high energy and its relevance to contemporary media debates regarding sensationalism and the impact of media ownership. The film is set to be released on Netflix in early 2027, following a theatrical release.
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