Alliance Films’ recent spree includes the acquisition of Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut for Canada

Alliance Films added Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut Quartet to its Canada release slate during its busy EFM. The company picked up UK rights at Cannes last year.

Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Tom Courtenay star in the comedy-drama about a home for retired opera singers. HanWay handles worldwide sales.

The UK release is set for November 2012.

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