VENICE, Italy — Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara play sisters who speak in unison in Werner Herzog’s new film “Bucking Fastard,” which had its world premiere Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.
The 83-year-old German filmmaker had actually met twins who spoke in unison some 45 years ago. For ongoing coverage of the 2026 Venice Film Festival, visit: /hub/venice-film-festival Because of a stalking case, greta and Freda Chaplin dressed the same and became a bit of a tabloid fascination in the 1980s in the U.K..
And they did spark an idea, but it was one that lay dormant for decades, constrained by the limitations of reality. The Maras play the fictional Jean and Joan Holbrooke, who go on a literal and spiritual journey together as they try to find their place in the world. Herzog was joined on the Lido by the Mara sisters, and Orlando Bloom , who plays the object of both of their affections. The film, which received a nearly seven-minute standing ovation, does not yet have a release date in the U.S. He added: “It’s the pinnacle of any actor’s career to be at the Venice Film Festival talking about a movie with Werner Herzog. Herzog dedicated the film to the late filmmaker David Lynch .
But his story is complete invention, he said. Kate Mara said speaking in unison almost felt like a song. he said he wished Lynch could be the first audience to see “Bucking Fastard While they were editing.
