Mubi will launch its grand Cannes acquisition Die, My Love in North America within the awards season hall on November 7 because it prepares an Oscar push with star Jennifer Lawrence entrance and centre.
The corporate was in full acquisitions mode on the Croisette, the place Lynne Ramsay’s movie debuted in Competitors, and picked up North American rights and a raft of territories in a splashy deal stated to be within the $24m vary.
When Display screen reported the deal from Cannes it was understood Mubi deliberate an unique 45-day theatrical run previous to debuting on the platform.
Worldwide launch dates are being labored out. In addition to North America, Mubi acquired UK & Eire, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Turkey, India, and Australia & New Zealand – the territories the place it distributes instantly.
Lawrence portrays a younger new mom overcome with love and insanity in an remoted rural group. The solid consists of Robert Pattinson, LaKeith Stanfield, Nick Nolte, and Sissy Spacek.
Andrea Calderwood, Justine Ciarrocchi, Lawrence, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill, Martin Scorsese, and Molly Smith served as producers on the manufacturing from Wonderful Cadaver, Black Label Media, and Sikelia Productions. Black Label is the financier, and 193 dealt with gross sales in Cannes.
“On the coronary heart of this story is the complexity of affection and the way it can change and remodel over time,” stated Ramsay, who has directed We Want To Speak About Kevin, You Have been By no means Actually Right here, and Ratcatcher, amongst others.
“I aimed to maintain it grounded, human, spontaneous and humorous at occasions, capturing the moments that really feel small however carry plenty of weight. This movie is for anybody who’s ever been in a relationship – there’s heartbreak and wonder in vulnerability.”