As a seasoned cinephile with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I must say that the news about Paul Schrader’s “Oh, Canada” being picked up by Kino Lorber for North American release has me genuinely excited. I’ve always been impressed by Schrader’s work, particularly his collaborations with Richard Gere, and this reunion promises to be a treat.
The drama “Oh, Canada,” directed by Paul Schrader, featuring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi, has been acquired for distribution in North America by Kino Lorber.
A small distribution company based in New York City is intending to launch a theatrical screening during awards season in December. Afterward, it will be made available on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms like Netflix or Amazon Prime. The specific release date has not been set yet. “Oh, Canada,” which first appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, is also scheduled to show up at film festivals in Toronto and New York this autumn.
“For quite some time, I’ve followed Kino Lorber’s movies closely, and I feel thrilled to now be joining their team,” Schrader expressed in a statement.
Schrader was responsible for both directing the movie and adapting the script from Russell Banks’ 2021 novel “Foregone.” Previously, Schrader had transformed Banks’ 1989 novel “Affliction” into the 1997 film bearing the same title. In this new production, Gere collaborates with Schrader once again since their work together in the 1980’s “American Gigolo.” Gere portrays a dying author and filmmaker who shares his raw life story during a final interview, but his memory issues make him an untrustworthy narrator. In flashbacks, Elordi takes on the role of Gere’s character, alongside Uma Thurman and Michael Imperioli in the main cast.
1. The movie generally garnered favorable critiques from Cannes. Esther Zuckerman of The Daily Beast commented that “Oh, Canada” could be a bit cumbersome at times, with some less than polished acting and dialogue, yet it’s also an engaging portrayal of the director and actor’s dynamic. On the other hand, Justin Chang from The New Yorker praised Schrader for abandoning the meticulous storytelling of his previous works and tackling broad themes such as memory, mortality, and self-reflection in art, resulting in a work that might be structurally rough but genuinely emotional.
As an enthusiastic supporter, I’m thrilled to share that the acquisition and distribution rights for “Oh, Canada” were successfully negotiated by none other than Lisa Schwartz, the head of theatrical acquisitions and distribution at Kino Lorber, and David Gonzales. They worked in collaboration with WME Independent, who represented the talented filmmakers behind this anticipated production. This exciting development brings us one step closer to experiencing this cinematic journey on the big screen!
“As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but express my awe for ‘Oh, Canada,’ a masterful work by the legendary Paul Schrader. This powerful piece is an introspective, bold exploration of aging, memory, and mortality, brilliantly carried by the captivating performance of Richard Gere. Schrader and Gere are undeniably iconic figures in American cinema, and I’m overjoyed to announce that we’re bringing their reunion to cinemas all across North America.”
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2024-08-08 19:16