Olivier Assayas Will Take Venice Premiere ‘Wasp Network’ Back to the Editing Room

Olivier Assayas isn’t satisfied with the version of his new film, the Cuban spy epic “Wasp Network,” that world-premiered at the Venice Film Festival last week.

According to a report from Deadline, the French writer/director is taking the film back into the editing bay, even as it plays the Toronto International Film Festival this week.

The new cut will be unveiled at the film’s U.S.

premiere at the New York Film Festival this fall.“There are a few things that need clarification,” the “Personal Shopper” and “Summer Hours” director told Deadline.

“There are a series of fixes I’ll make.

I might shorten some parts and lengthen others.

The running time won’t change considerably, but it’s about gaining fluidity.

I want the film to be understood by those who aren’t aware of the complexities of the local politics.

The fixes will be done

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