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Herzog Declines Cannes Non-Competition Slot, Pulls ‘Bucking Fastard’

5/9/2026

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Werner Herzog's film “Bucking Fastard” will not premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival because the filmmakers declined a selection that offered no competition slot.
Cannes initially listed the film as an official selection, leading to confusion.
Cannes later declined to comment on the matter.
The decision mirrors Jim Jarmusch's 2025 Cannes refusal.
Jarmusch's film later won the Venice Golden Lion and grossed $8.2 million worldwide.

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Story summary

Werner Herzog's film “Bucking Fastard” will not premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival because the filmmakers declined a selection that offered no competition slot.
Cannes initially listed the film as an official selection, leading to confusion.
Cannes later declined to comment on the matter.
The decision mirrors Jim Jarmusch's 2025 Cannes refusal.
Jarmusch's film later won the Venice Golden Lion and grossed $8.2 million worldwide.