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Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino missed out of the Venice Film Festival for the premiere of Father Joe; however, made sure to send his best wishes to his collaborators on the film.
In a video message, AI Pacino said, I wish I was there with all of you in Venice, which is great and lovely. Ive had films there. Ive been there. Ive experienced it, as quoted by Variety. He also gave a shoutout to writer-producer Luc Besson along with co-star Kiefer Sutherland, adding, Have a good one. Best to you all. Pacino-starrer Father Joe is set in 1990s Manhattans Little Italy, revolving around a priest who clashes with a mob boss. The action-thriller also features Ever Anderson. Written and produced by Besson, the film marks the directing debut of Barthelemy Grossmann, who referred to Father Joe as a modern fable about faith, redemption, and the complexity of human nature. Sutherland is seen in the titular role as Father Joe a man of God unlike any other, who ends up waging a secret war, single-handedly busting crime rings, and turning the citys underworld into his congregation. On the other hand, Pacino plays a powerful crime lord whose empire clashes with Father Joes crusade. Ever Anderson portrays a young woman who is caught between danger and redemption under Joes guidance. I was a huge, huge fan. Luc had made films I wish I had been in. I thought, That is the kind of movie I should be making. But he never hired me. Very fortunately, he thought of me for this idea, Sutherland said, as quoted by Variety. (ANI)
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