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Herzog and Mara Sisters Unite for Thrilling Film Adventure

2/6/2025

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Renowned director Werner Herzog is teaming up with sisters Kate and Rooney Mara for their first film together, "Bucking Fastard." This gripping tale, inspired by the real-life saga of twins Freda and Greta Chaplin, delves into their unsettling fixation on a neighbor that resulted in a restraining order. Filming kicks off this spring in the picturesque landscapes of Ireland and Slovenia.

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Story summary

Renowned director Werner Herzog is teaming up with sisters Kate and Rooney Mara for their first film together, "Bucking Fastard." This gripping tale, inspired by the real-life saga of twins Freda and Greta Chaplin, delves into their unsettling fixation on a neighbor that resulted in a restraining order. Filming kicks off this spring in the picturesque landscapes of Ireland and Slovenia.