Danny Boyle’s film “Ink,” starring Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, is set to open the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The movie is scheduled for its world premiere in the main competition section. According to the reports, “Ink” screens on 2 September in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido, with the festival running from 2 to 12 September.
The film is described as a drama focused on Rupert Murdoch’s rise to power through the British tabloid press. Multiple outlets report that the story centers on the creation of The Sun newspaper. The screenplay is written by James Graham, known for the stage and screen work “Dear England,” and the film is directed by Boyle.
Overall, the coverage aligns on the festival opening role, premiere placement in the main competition, cast, key creative credits, and the film’s subject matter regarding Murdoch and the founding of The Sun.
