In 2017, the groundbreaking “The Time of the Blood Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann was published on the publishing market, which was immediately hailed as a bestseller. Today it is considered the best non-fiction title of recent years, so it is no wonder that the most outstanding Hollywood creators decided to adapt it as well.
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In the report, the journalist focused on a shocking crime that took place in Oklahoma in the 1920s. At that time, a series of murders of Osage Indians, widely considered to be the richest Indians in America, were reported. The reason for this nomenclature is the fact that the reserve they inhabit once had rich oil deposits. Was it the desire to get rich that pushed someone to such a shameful act? The newly established FBI division was entrusted with solving a complicated mystery with many unclear threads in the background.
Everything indicates that the film adaptation has a chance to repeat its success. The film adaptation of this story was undertaken by the renowned director Martin Scorsese, and the script was created by Erick Roth, the creator of the script for the cult film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. The main role in the western was played by stars such as Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Lily Gladstone, Tantoo Cardinal, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion and William Belleau.
9-minute ovation and 3 million views in 24 hours. “The Time of the Blood Moon” is causing a sensation a month before its premiere
According to the announcement, the film will be distributed in Poland on October 20, 2023, appearing simultaneously on cinema screens and on the Apple TV+ platform. The official trailer has just been published online, which, according to the website, received less than 3 million views in the first 24 hours, which is a record result.
The world premiere of “The Time of the Blood Moon” took place during , arousing delight among all gathered. Just after the over 3-hour show, the creators were rewarded with a 9-minute ovation. There are also plenty of positive reviews. According to critics, the production, whose production costs reached as much as USD 200 million, will certainly compete for… Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, who is of Native American descent, also undoubtedly have a chance for the statuette.
Source: Gazeta
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