Kevin Costner received the exact reaction he had hoped for at the Cannes Film Festival. His first directorial effort in over a decade, the film titled “Horizon: An American Saga,” premiered at the festival. Costner has plans to develop the film into a four-part series.
At 69 years old, Costner was visibly emotional after the film garnered an almost ten-minute standing ovation on Sunday night. Reflecting on the overwhelming response, he mentioned that he would never forget this experience. This marked the first public screening of ‘Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1,’ a film with a budget exceeding 90 million dollars.
Following the conclusion of the film, a tearful Costner delivered a heartfelt speech. Viral clips online captured his profound reaction to the audience’s appreciation, with attendees chanting his name.
Kevin Costner gets teary-eyed during the standing ovation for his film “Horizon: An American Saga” at Cannes. pic.twitter.com/ddOxeGUprm
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Kevin Costner remarked,
I apologize for making you clap so long before I realized I should speak. You are such wonderful people. This is such a special moment, not just for me, but for the actors who joined me and everyone who believed in me and kept working. This industry is unpredictable, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it. There’s no place like this. I’ll never forget this—nor will my children. There was no guarantee this would happen, and it’s just another miracle in my life. Thank you so much for your precious time. I hope it was worth it for you. Thank you.
It’s noteworthy that Costner had disclosed the challenges he faced in securing funding for the film. To finance the project, he took out a mortgage on his California property. He served as the director, producer, co-writer, and actor for the movie.
The film delves into the hardships faced by people in the late 1800s. The synopsis reads: “Families, friends, and foes discover the lure of the Old West as the Civil War divides the country.”
The first installment of the movie is set for release on June 28, 2024, followed by the second part on August 16, 2024.
