Jude Law Is Officially Back After 7-Minute Standing Ovation at Venice for Fighting White Supremacy in ‘The Order’

As a movie enthusiast who’s witnessed the rise and fall of many cinematic genres over the years, I must say that Jude Law’s performance in “The Order” is nothing short of electrifying. The film’s timely premise, based on true events, sheds an unsettling light on the resurgence of far-right ideologies, making it a chilling reminder of our past and a cautionary tale for our future.


In a striking display, Jude Law shone brightly at the Lido, delivering a potent portrayal of an FBI agent battling neo-Nazi terrorism in Justin Kurzel’s aptly timed crime thriller “The Order”. This gripping film received a prolonged 7-minute standing ovation during its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

1983 Idaho serves as the backdrop for a gripping tale I recently watched, where I, as an FBI agent, find myself hot on the trail of a string of brutal bank robberies and carjackings. As I delve deeper into the investigation, it becomes evident that these crimes aren’t isolated incidents but the work of a ruthless gang of homegrown neo-Nazi extremists. Led by the charismatic yet dangerous Robert Jay Mathews, portrayed powerfully by Nicholas Hoult, this group is orchestrating a chilling campaign against the U.S. government.

“The film titled ‘The Order’ is based on the 1989 book ‘The Silent Brotherhood,’ written by Kevin Flynn and Gary Gerhardt. This production features actors like Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett, Alison Oliver, and Odessa Young.”

During the morning’s movie press event, Law emphasized the significance of the film as right-wing beliefs are seeing a resurgence once more.

“Unfortunately, its significance is clear,” he noted. “It seemed crucial to create it at this moment. There’s something captivating about unearthing a relic from the past that resonates with current times.”

On January 6, 2021, nooses were displayed outside the Capitol Building, mirroring a fictional uprising from the 1970’s novel ‘The Turner Diaries’. This event, as noted by Kurzel in a statement, underscores the book’s contemporary significance. He refers to his film, “The Order”, as an exploration into the roots of such hatred, a premonition of a fractured America, and a cautionary tale of past events and potential future occurrences.

Previously, the law starred in Venice for a satirical series titled “The Young Pope” in 2016. On the other hand, Hoult has been frequenting this festival since one of his initial major film roles, which was in 2009’s “A Simple Man,” alongside Colin Firth.

In December, “The Order” will be made available in the United States by Vertical, while Amazon Prime Video will handle distribution of the movie across various global regions.

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2024-09-01 00:46