American actor, producer, and director Kevin Costner returns to director’s chair with Horizon: An American Saga, a cinematic epic starring himself, Sienna Miller, and Sam Worthington.
Distributed in the Philippines by Parallax Studios and Saga Films Studios, the film opens in local cinemas simultaneously with the rest of the world on June 28, while Chapter 2 is scheduled for an August release.
“Horizon: An American Saga” is said to be a passion project of Costner’s. The actor-director, who also co-wrote the films, reportedly poured $38 million of his own money into making the sweeping saga, a project that he’s been developing for over 30 years. According to reports, the first two chapters, scheduled for release this year, cost $100 million to make.
The first chapter was screened at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival, where it earned a seven-minute standing ovation.
“Such good people. Such a good moment, not just for me, but for the actors that came with me, for people who believed in me who continued to work,” said a teary-eyed Costner, in response to the standing ovation, applause, and chants of his name. “It’s a funny business, and I’m so glad I found it. There’s no place like here. I’ll never forget this — neither will my children.”
Horizon: An American Saga explores the appeal of the Old West and how it was won and lost through the hard work and suffering of many people. Set during the four years of the American Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, Costner’s epic movie takes audiences on a heartfelt journey through a country torn apart by war.