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‘September 5’ Is the Hot Sales Title for Studios Seeking a Worthy Best Picture Contender
'September 5,' starring Peter Sarsgaard and John Magaro, is a worthy Oscar contender among this year's sales titles.
A hot sales title and potential Oscar contender is generating buzz on the festival circuit: Tim Fehlbaum’s tension-filled drama, “ September 5.” If any studio feels like adding another worthy awards hopeful to its slate, this film could go far under the right guidance. “September 5” is a taut, suspenseful thriller, and even if you’ve seen (and hopefully admired) Steven Spielberg’s “Munich” (2005), this retelling more than warrants its perspective, reminiscent of previous Oscar winners like “Spotlight” and “All the President’s Men.” Benesch, who garnered attention for her role in last year’s international feature nominee “The Teachers’ Lounge,” brings a sense of urgency to her character, striving to prevent her country from being marred by its darkest sins.
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