Edward Berger has left the secret hallways of the Vatican in “Conclave” for the glitzy world of Macau in his latest film, “ Ballad of a Small Player .”

In the movie, Colin Farrell ‘s character Lord Doyle plays a gambler who can’t quite beat his addiction and losing streak. As Lord Doyle sits at the baccarat tables, looking to win to pay off his debts, Tilda Swinton’s Cynthia Blithe is on his tail, and along the way, a mysterious ghostly benefactor (Fala Chen) stakes her claim on him.

Netflix has slated the film for a prime release: It opens in U.S. theaters on Oct. 15, arrives in the U.K. and Ireland cinemas on Oct. 17, and debuts on the streamer on Oct. 29.

Speaking with Variety ahead of the film’s Telluride screening, Berger explained he worked closely with his go-to cinemato

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