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Danny Boyle's Murdoch drama 'Ink' gets warm ovation at Venice premiere
Danny Boyle's new film "Ink" had its splashy world premiere as the opening night film of the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, according to Variety.
The drama, which chronicles the rise of Rupert Murdoch's tabloid empire in the UK, stars Jack O'Connell as Larry Lamb, the founding editor of The Sun newspaper. Guy Pearce portrays media mogul Rupert Murdoch.
Variety reports the screening was met with a warm standing ovation from the festival audience that lasted approximately four minutes. The reception was described as short but sweet.
The film is framed as an explosive look at the ruthless tactics and ambitions that fueled the creation of a powerful media force. O'Connell's portrayal of the tabloid editor is a central focus of the narrative.
Sources:Variety ↗
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