During a press conference for the Cannes Film Festival on Monday, Kevin Costner revealed that he partially funded his latest film, “Horizon: An American Saga.”
In order to finance the production of the film, which cost over $100 million, Costner had to mortgage his property. In addition to producing and co-writing the movie, he also stars in it.
Regarding his difficulties in raising the money for the movie, Costner responded, “I don’t know why it was so hard.”
“You watched the film. He went on, “I don’t know why it was so difficult to convince people that the movie I intended to film was real. You know, I don’t believe that my film is superior to anyone else’s, but I also don’t believe that anyone else’s film is inferior to mine. I don’t take anything that I don’t believe is good out into the world.
“Horizon” is intended to be a four-part series, and according to Costner, he is currently gathering material for the third episode. It is scheduled for release in August.
Costner declared, “I’ve knocked on every boat in Cannes to help me.” “Oh, come on, let’s take a picture. Come on, take out your chequebook. Let’s discuss money!”
Also, Costner was questioned about racism in the United States. “I am aware of my race. My home is in Compton, California. “I provided funding for the film ‘Black or White,'” he stated. “That was how I perceived the level of racism that exists in our nation.”
Costner remarked, “The movie is a journey,” in response to questions about how Native Americans were portrayed in “Horizon” and why the narrative wasn’t told from their point of view. There is representation for Native Americans, and the film is not a narrative. I don’t think the story needs to be balanced in any way. All I can do is attempt to bring it to life.
“Horizon” received a standing ovation for seven minutes during its Sunday night debut, during which time Costner became clearly emotional.
The two-part video explores the westward expansion of the United States from the perspectives of Native Americans who were the original settlers as well as cattle ranchers, farmers, and soldiers forging their own paths in the area.
The U.S. premiere of “Horizon” is set for June 28. The second segment of the film will hit theatres on August 16. Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, Michael Rooker, Danny Huston, Luke Wilson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Tatanka Means, Owen Crow Shoe, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Thomas Haden Church are among the ensemble cast members of “Horizon.”
