However, I couldn’t help, but fast-track this little tidbit from one of the later chapters of the book. In it, Fremaux reveals that one of his biggest regrets was rejecting Kathryn Bigelow’s “The Hurt Locker” in 2008. Bigelow’s film would go on to be selected by Venice a few months later and eventually win the Best Picture Oscar. Fremaux admits being so let down by his decision that he personally reached out to Bigelow a few years after and even offering her a spot on the Cannes jury. Truth be told, I don’t think anyone saw “The Hurt Locker” coming. It premiered in the fall of 2008 at Venice, where it won no awards, and then in Toronto. It was only released in the US during the summer of 2009 to rapturous reviews. Many still debate whether it was a worthy winner. I personally love the film. Contribute Hire me
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