The Parisian agency ARP Selection has acquired the French rights to the film by Paul Schrader. Oh, Canada Ahead of its world premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

Oscar nominee Schroeder (Taxi driver, first reform) The film he wrote and directed reunited him with Richard Gere for the first time in 40 years. American gigolo, With other actors such as Uma Thurman, Michael Imperioli and Jacob Elordi.

Director Schrader adapted the drama from the 2021 novel by the late author Russell Banks. forget, About a famous documentarian with a secret past. This is Schrader's second adaptation of Banks' work, the first being the 1997 mystery thriller. sufferwith Nick Nolte and Sissy Spacek.

“We have long admired the work of Paul Schrader and are avid readers of Russell Banks' books,” said Michelle Halberstadt, ARP selection manager.

“Oh, Canada » is a meeting of two masters, but also a meeting of Paul Schrader and Richard Gere, so I think it's a very interesting project. This film is beautifully made, very honest and heartbreaking at the same time. We are very proud to present it. Oh, Canada To the French public. »

Gere plays Leonard Fife, a famous left-wing American documentarian who emigrated to Canada as a youth (Elordi) to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War.

Fife gave his last interview while spending his final years battling cancer in Montreal. Fyfe's shocking confession reveals long-kept secrets and attempts to uncover a mythological life, such as that of his wife and production partner Emma (Thurman) and his loyal former student Malcolm MacLeod (Imperioli) and film crew who filmed it. A profound moment.

David Gonzalez (master gardener) Lead is produced. Oh, Canada With Tiffany Boyle (land of joy), Luisa's law (Driver fleeing in accident), Scott Lastaiti (Kandahar), Megan Hanlon.

Gary Hamilton, Ying Ye, Ryan Hamilton, Brian Beckman, Terry Garbarini, Tom Ogden, Andrea Bucco, Kyle Stroud, Elsa Ramo, Oliver Ridge, Andrea Cheung from Arclight Films. He will executive produce alongside Kathryn M. Moseley, Eir Lindmon and Damiano Tucci.

Arclight Films is handling international sales and WME Independent is handling domestic rights in conjunction with Gonzalez.

“We are thrilled to be working with Paul Schrader again after his acclaimed trilogy. First reform. And Cannes is the ideal starting point to introduce this extraordinary film to buyers around the world,” said Hamilton, President of Arclight Films.

The deal was negotiated between ARP Selection and producer Gonzalez on behalf of the film.