Oscar winner Ryusuke Hamaguchi after a collaboration last year. drive my carSideshow and Janus Films have acquired the North American rights from veteran author Jerzy Skolimowski. EO, which last weekend won the Jury Prize in Cannes. The theatrical release is scheduled for autumn.
EO It is a vision of modern Europe seen through the eyes of a donkey. The titular beast meets good and bad people on the road to life, feels joy and pain, endures the wheel of fortune when he accidentally turns his luck into disaster and despair into unexpected bliss. But he doesn’t lose his innocence for a moment.
In his review, Deadline’s Todd McCarthy called the film “an exemplary and dazzling new work by the 84-year-old director who doesn’t lose energy or his way of seeing things.”
EO Presenting Skopia Film and Jeremy Thomas and starring Sandra Drimalska, Lorenzo Zurzolo, Mateusz Kosciukiewicz and Isabel Huppert.
The producers are Eva Piaskovska and Skolimovsky, who are also co-authors of the script; Eileen Tasca is an Italian co-producer. Jeremy Thomas is the executive producer.
Saidshow and Janus said today: “We are proud to bring OE For the American public. This epic journey, seen through the eyes of a donkey, gives the viewer hope in our troubled times and reflects not only Jerzy Skolimovsky’s love for animals, but also for the world. We can’t wait to see this film, designed to be seen in a crowded theater, for the largest possible audience this fall. “
Thomas commented: “Jerzy Skolimowski, Eva Piaskovska and I are delighted to be working with a low-key distribution team that he loves. EO. We are delighted to be working with Sideshow and Janus Films on Jerry Cannes and their wonderful recognition of such charming asses.
With the exception of North America and the previously announced deal with ARP for France, HanWay Films has closed EO Refers to The Searchers (Benelox), I Wonder (Italy), A Contracorriente (Spain), BFI Distribution (UK and Ireland), Odeon (Greece), Bir (Turkey), Front Row (Middle East), DDDREAM (China ), Fine Films (Japan), Applause (Taiwan), Nitrate (Portugal) and Pictureworks (India).
Source: Deadline
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
.jpg "Trailer for the comedy Rapid in Rapid California King with Jimmy Tatro, Travis Bennett, Victoria Justice and Joel MCHale")
