g an astronaut on a life-saving mission in the space epic “Ad Astra.”
Set in the near future when mankind has set up living stations and research centres on the moon and Mars, the film follows McBride as he makes his way into the vast abyss through spectacular landscapes and empty space.“This has been the most challenging film I have ever worked on,” Pitt, also a producer of the movie, told a news conference at the Venice Film Festival, where “Ad Astra” premiered on Thursday.
“I like to believe there is somewhere. To what degree, more advanced than us, less? Who knows ... Would we find that in our lifetime, don’t know. Not too concerned,” he said of his own beliefs. “Ad Astra” is one of 21 movies competing for the top Golden Lion prize at the festival, which runs until Sept. 7.Venice is no stranger to screening space movies, having previously premiered the Oscar-winning “Gravity,” starring Pitt’s frequent co-star and friend George Clooney, as well as “First Man,” about the 1969 moon landing.
Asked whether the role could perhaps win him his first best actor Oscar, Pitt said: “Man, I just want to get this film out ... it’s a challenging film, it’s subtle.
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