As a seasoned film critic with over three decades of immersing myself in the rich tapestry of global cinema, I must say that Lou Ye’s “An Unfinished Film” is a masterful piece that resonates deeply and transcends cultural boundaries. The film’s poignant portrayal of human resilience in the face of adversity during the early days of the pandemic echoes my own experiences navigating the ever-evolving landscape of cinema.
Lou Ye’s documentary-drama film, set during the pandemic and debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival this week, will hit commercial screens in North America in early 2025. The North American rights for the film, initially premiered at Cannes in May, have been acquired by independent distributor Film Movement. Deals for the film are facilitated by its co-producer, The Coproduction Office.
The plan for releasing the movie in North America involves a theater debut in 2025, along with its availability on major digital streaming services and for purchase or rental in the consumer home video market.
In the chilly January of 2020, I found myself immersed in the world of “An Unfinished Film,” a project I’d been passionately pursuing for over a decade. Convinced it was time to bring our suspended film back to life, I gathered my cast and crew, determined to complete what we had started all those years ago.
Film Movement characterized the movie as “significant and touching, intensely personal yet relatable on a global scale.” They stated that “‘An Unfinished Film’ is a poignant yet ultimately uplifting account of the early days of lockdown, using old footage and organizing chaos — by means of creative, non-traditional filmmaking — into a coherent narrative from the overwhelming deluge of memories and smartphone images we encountered during the COVID era.”
“Michael Rosenberg, president of Film Movement, noted that Lou Ye has significantly impacted the global film industry through works like ‘Suzhou River’ and ‘Summer Palace.’ His latest film, ‘An Unfinished Film,’ skillfully combines his personal past with contemporary world events in a visually stunning and emotionally powerful way. This work solidifies him as a crucial contemporary figure in cinema, and we are thrilled to bring this thought-provoking, enlightening film to movie audiences across North America.”
Film Movement has also recently acquired: the 4K restoration of cult classic “Candy Mountain” from filmmakers Robert Frank and Rudy Wurlitzer; “Agent Of Happiness,” the Sundance Grand Jury-nominated documentary; Robin Campillo’s “Red Island” (in theaters now); legendary filmmaker Victor Erice’s “Close Your Eyes” (in theaters since Aug. 23); “Eureka.” from Argentinian director Lisandro Alonso (opening in theaters on Sept. 20); and “Green Night,” a Chinese noir thriller starring Fan Bingbing.
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2024-09-03 16:17