Once Upon a Time in Hollywood wins big at Capri Film Festival

Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio starrer comedy-drama titled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood will soon be awarded the best ensemble cast award at the international film fest in Capri.

Mumbai: Quentin Tarantino's last movie Once Upon a Time in Hollywood which has a huge star cast comprising Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie is all set to be honoured with the best ensemble cast award at the 24th edition of the Capri Hollywood International Film Festival.

Scheduled to commence from December 27, 2019, the film fest is scheduled to conclude on January 2, next year.

According to news reports, the international festival will also award Martin Scorsese's The Irishman for the best-adapted screenplay by Steven Zaillian.

Also, Marco Bellocchio's The Traitor has been named in the best international feature film of the year category.

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Commenting on the film's cast, the honorary president Tony Renis said: "DiCaprio, Pitt and Robbie are the leading members of an outstanding cast that also includes Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Lorenza Izzo and Al Pacino."

He further added: "Combined, these amazing performers populate the captivating scenario of 1969 Los Angeles, arousing the enthusiasm of audiences from all around the world."

The film opened in theatres in July, this year.

The comedy-drama is jointly produced by Shannon McIntosh and David Heyman.

According to figures reported in October, the film has grossed USD 368 million worldwide.