All About His Comeback Movie. After a decade- long hiatus, Mel Gibson is back behind the camera. Hacksaw Ridge marks the 6. Apocalypto, and the World War II drama, which debuts at the Venice Film Festival this weekend, is already garnering Oscar buzz. The film follows the true tale of Virginia farm boy- turned- army medic Desmond Doss, played by Andrew Garfield, who was credited with saving dozens of soldiers during the Battle of Okinawa despite refusing to carry a weapon or kill his enemies.“He was the first conscientious objector to be given the Medal of Honor,” Gibson explained in an interview at the Sydney Film Festival in June. He was criticized by his peers, the army tried everything to kick him out, and he endured that because he wanted to serve as a combat medic in the worst place on earth.” The strongly religious Doss voluntarily enlisted, but faced backlash for his refusal to go against his beliefs. Instead of taking lives during the war, he was intent on saving them.“Most Medal of Honor winners do something insanely courageous in an instant,” Gibson said. He really didn’t care about his own life.”The film, shot in Australia last year, is expected to be Gibson’s comeback, but the director already has more movies in mind.“I’ve been developing one thing for over 1. Italy,” he said. He is also set to star alongside Sean Penn in the upcoming film The Professor and the Madman. Hacksaw Ridge will hit theaters Nov. Hacksaw Ridge – In Theaters November 4. Starring Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths and Vince. Director and actor Mel Gibson poses as he arrives on the red carpet for 'Hacksaw Ridge' at the 73rd annual Venice International Film Festival, in Venice, Italy. Rave reviews: Mel Gibson's new film Hacksaw Ridge has staunchest critics singing its praises. By Max Margan For Daily Mail Australia. Published: 05:17 EST, 5.
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