Australian distributor Madman and Israeli distributor Lev Cinemas have bought the rights to Lars von Trier´s MELANCHOLIA just a few days before its premiere in Competition May 18th at Cannes Film Festival.
Madman about the acqusition: "We are thrilled to be handling the release of Melancholia in Australia and New Zealand. Lars is one of the great auteurs and MELANCHOLIA has a visual richness and beauty that is immediately compelling. Whilst we don't expect him to fly to Australia for our release, we know that his reputation already precedes the film in our territory and there is already real anticipation for the release".
Lev Cinemas: "It makes so much sense for us to work with one of the greatest auteurs of his generation. His singular vision for this project is compelling and important and it is personally rewarding for me to continue our relationship".
MELANCHOLIA has now been sold to over 30 territories becoming very close to sold out. International distributors include Artificial Eye (UK), Les Films du Losange (France), Golem (Spain), Concorde (Germany), Wildbunch (Benelux) and BIM (Italy). MELANCHOLIA will be released in Scandinavia in May. Magnolia Pictures will distribute the film in the USA and Canada.
TrustNordisk handles international sales.