Mubi will release its grand Cannes acquisition Die, My Love in North America in the awards season corridor on November 7 as it prepares an Oscar push with star Jennifer Lawrence front and centre.
The company was in full acquisitions mode on the Croisette, where Lynne Ramsay’s film debuted in Competition, and picked up North American rights and a raft of territories in a splashy deal said to be in the $24m range.
When Screen reported the deal from Cannes it was understood Mubi planned an exclusive 45-day theatrical run prior to debuting on the platform.
International release dates are being worked out. Besides North America, Mubi acquired UK & Ireland, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Benelux, Turkey, India, and Australia & New Zealand – the territories where it distributes directly.
Lawrence portrays a young new mother overcome with love and madness in an isolated rural community. The cast includes 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 production from Excellent Cadaver, Black Label Media, and Sikelia Productions. Black Label is the financier, and 193 handled sales in Cannes.
“At the heart of this story is the complexity of love and how it can change and transform over time,” said Ramsay, who has directed We Need To Talk About Kevin, You Were Never Really Here, and Ratcatcher, among others.
“I aimed to keep it grounded, human, spontaneous and funny at times, capturing the moments that feel small but carry a lot of weight. This film is for anyone who’s ever been in a relationship – there’s heartbreak and beauty in vulnerability.”
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