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NASDAQ delayed by at least 15 minutes. For a complete list of exchanges and delays, please click here. A hoax? Joaquin Phoenix film gets viewers guessing Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Related News A hoax? Joaquin Phoenix film gets viewers guessing Mon, Sep 6 2010 Venice festival honors Chinese director John Woo Fri, Sep 3 2010 Sofia Coppola takes insider's look at Hollywood A-lister Fri, Sep 3 2010 Natalie Portman earns early awards buzz for ballet drama Fri, Sep 3 2010 Natalie Portman takes a dark turn in Venice film Wed, Sep 1 2010 Analysis & Opinion Joaquin Phoenix says “I’m Still Here” Related Topics Fashion » Entertainment » Film » People » Actor Joaquin Phoenix (C) arrives by a water taxi at the Excelsior Palace for the screening of the out-of-competition film ''I'm Still Here'' by Casey Affleck, during the 67th Venice Film Festival September 6, 2010. Credit: Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi By Mike Collett-White VENICE | Mon Sep 6, 2010 11:05pm EDT VENICE (Reuters) - Whether a hoax or not, a new documentary about Joaquin Phoenix and his transition from acclaimed, brooding actor to bearded, shambolic hip-hop wannabe has captivated viewers at the Venice International Film Festival. "I'm Still Here" marks the directing debut of actor Casey Affleck, Phoenix's brother-in-law, who told reporters on Monday that the film was no fake. The guessing game over whether the picture was genuine documentary or ironic "mockumentary" poking fun at an intolerant and narrow-minded public and press began long before the release of the movie. It mirrors Internet chatter following Phoenix's infamous television interview with talk-show host David Letterman last year, when a confused, mumbling performance also prompted suspicions that it was all an elaborate act. "I can tell you that there is no hoax," Affleck told reporters. "That never even entered into my consciousness until other people began to talk about the movie." But he conceded that audiences were likely to be confused. "I'm very interested to hear those sorts of reactions and I appreciate that point of view, and I understand how a lot of this movie could be confusing in terms of, 'oh well, it seems like something's real or not real'." Phoenix arrived on the Lido, clean-shaven, smartly dressed and looking in good shape -- in contrast with his disheveled, bearded and overweight appearance in the film. He did not turn up at the red carpet for the premiere. CANDID CAMERA "I'm Still Here" offers a sometimes excruciating insight into the life of a celebrity and into the mind of Phoenix, whose best-known films include "To Die For," "Gladiator," "Walk the Line" and "Two Lovers." He is at times funny and coherent and at others childish, aggressive and paranoid as he struggles to live with his decision in 2008, which the media greeted with breathless disbelief, to give up acting and take up hip hop. After his Letterman appearance, Phoenix clasped his head in frustration at how badly it went. "I'm just going to be a god damned joke forever," he said, before launching into an expletive-ridden tirade and bursting into tears. The candid film includes footage of him apparently taking drugs, surfing the Internet for call girls, hosting prostitutes, diving off a stage to attack a heckler and vomiting. It also features rap star Sean Combs, who, after several failed attempts on Phoenix's part to set up a meeting, agrees to listen to a demo of his hip-hop music. Combs' face as he listens to three demo tracks is one of the movie's highlights, and Phoenix leaves crestfallen when Combs makes clear he will not produce his record. Again, though, reporters asked whether Combs was in on the joke. Affleck replied: "The role that he played in Joaquin's life was to be the bearer of bad news. He was the hammer that crushed the dream. All of that is a little bit of an act." Comedian Ben Stiller also appears when he comes to Phoenix's home to ask him to consider playing a part in his recent movie "Greenberg." (Editing by Paul Casciato) Fashion Entertainment Film People Add a Comment *We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language or appear to be spam and review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. 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