Casey Affleck and Nick Nolte Get Emotional as 'Company' Debuts in Venice The recent standing ovation for Casey Affleck's "Company" at the Venice Film Festival may have been a welcome respite from his troubled past, but it is premature to assume this gothic thriller marks a full fledged comeback.
The film, which premiered in 1975 and follows the intersecting stories of grief, vengeance, and forgiveness across generations, has been touted as a meditation on the complexities of human emotion.
Affleck's decision to direct "Company" is notable given his history with allegations of creating a toxic work environment during the production of "I'm Still Here.