Brad Pitt and director David Ayer will bring their survival thriller Heart of the Beast to the 74th San Sebastián Film Festival, screening out of competition in the Official Selection, according to announcements made by the Spanish festival. Both Pitt and Ayer are expected to attend the event, which runs from September 18 to 26, marking Pitt’s first appearance at the festival since his 2009 presentation of Inglourious Basterds alongside filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, as reported by festival organizers and multiple outlets.
Plot Details and Production Team Behind Heart of the Beast
In Heart of the Beast, distributed by Paramount Pictures, Pitt stars as James Belmont, a retired Army Special Forces officer who must survive in the harsh Alaskan wilderness following a harrowing small plane crash, according to production details. Aided by his retired military working dog, Odin—who protects him from bears, wolves, and other hazards—the protagonist must battle the elements, climb mountains, and cross rivers in a desperate bid to stay alive and return to civilization. The survival drama features a cast that includes Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and Anna Lambe. Written by Cameron Alexander, the film is produced by Pitt, Olivia Hamilton, Marty Bowen, and Ayer, with Damien Chazelle serving among the executive producers alongside Alexander, Scott Lumpkin, Chris Long, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary, Sophie Cassidy, and Zack Conroy. The feature is a Wild Chickens, Temple Hill, and Kino World production created in association with Domain Entertainment and Gulfstream Pictures, and it reunites Pitt and Ayer following their work together on the 2014 World War II epic Fury.
San Sebastián Film Festival Lineup and Schedule
The addition of Heart of the Beast completes the official selection list for the 74th edition of the San Sebastián Film Festival, which comprises 17 films in competition, three out of competition, and five special screenings. The festival lineup features Faith Akin’s opening film Ghost Song and Michaël R. Roskam’s closer Le Faux Soir, alongside projects from Mike Leigh (Tender Loving Care), Pablo Larraín (My Sad Dead), and Jaime Lorente (The Bad Son). Other notable competition highlights include Nicole Garcia’s French drama Milo, starring Marion Cotillard and Théodore Pellerin, and Maha Harada’s directorial debut In My Father’s Room. Additionally, prolific German filmmaker Werner Herzog is slated to receive the festival’s Donostia Award, while other high-profile projects such as Olivia Wilde’s The Invite and Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s La bola negra appear in the Perlak sidebar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 74th San Sebastián Film Festival take place?
The festival runs from September 18 to 26.
What is Brad Pitt’s role in Heart of the Beast?
According to production details, Pitt plays James Belmont, a former Army Special Forces officer surviving in the Alaskan wilderness with his retired service dog after a plane crash.
Who directed the film?
David Ayer directed the survival thriller, reuniting with Pitt after their 2014 film Fury.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on festival sidebars like Perlak for additional high-profile screenings and surprise celebrity appearances as the event dates approach.
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