Werner Herzog has opted out of the Cannes Film Festival for his upcoming English-language drama, Bucking Fastard, after discovering that the film would not be part of the competition lineup. The decision was influenced by Herzog's wish for lead actresses Kate Mara and Rooney Mara to remain eligible for awards, which would not be possible if the film screened out of competition. Initially included in Cannes' early lineup, the film features the Mara sisters as twin sisters Jean and Joan Holbrooke, inspired by a real-life story involving British twins Freda and Greta Chaplin. Their journey in the film explores the search for an imaginary place where true love exists, leading them to dig a tunnel through a mountain range. The cast also includes Orlando Bloom and Domhnall Gleeson. Kate Mara expressed her excitement about the project, calling it a deeply special experience and a