The 'Batman' prequel 'Joker,' starring Joaquin Phoenix, has won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice International Film Festival
Let's put a smile on that face: A"Batman" prequel scored big Saturday at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival.
Todd Phillips'"Joker" took home the festival's big prize, the Golden Lion for Best Film.#BiennaleCinema2019 #Venezia76 pic.twitter.com/f3HVbQlzy3 — Biennale di Venezia September 7, 2019 The movie, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and is slated to hit theaters on October 4, explores the origins of the Joker, Batman's archenemy.The story follows the life of Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who faces violence while roaming Gotham City dressed as a clown. Fleck falls into madness as he slowly transforms into the criminal mastermind known as Joker.Phoenix gives Gotham's grinning villain a new face.
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