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Sony Pictures Classics have acquired from Westend Films all rights in North America, the Middle East, India, Eastern Europe (excluding Russia), Turkey, and worldwide airlines to “Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Goode, the company announced on Wednesday.The film is directed by Matt Brown (“The Man Who Knew Infinity”) and written by Mark St. Germain (“The God Committee”) based on his play of the same name.The film is described as the following: “On the eve of the Second World War and the end of his life, Sigmund Freud (Hopkins) invites iconic author C.S.
Lewis (Goode) for a debate over the existence of God. Innovatively, the film explores Freud’s unique relationship with his lesbian daughter Anna, and Lewis’ unconventional romance with his best friend’s mother.
‘Freud’s Last Session’ interweaves past, present and fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.”Production is set to begin in the UK in late January 2023.“Freud’s Last Session” reunites Sony Pictures Classics with Hopkins following numerous collaborations, including the distributor’s first release 30 years ago, “Howard’s End,” and “The Father” in 2020, for which Hopkins won the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film will also feature cinematography by Richard Pope, B.S.C., who has been nominated for two Oscars, including one for the Sony Pictures Classics release “Mr.
Turner,” as well as production design by Luciana Arrighi, who won the Oscar for Best Art Direction for “Howards End.” The deal was brokered with Westend Films, who also made deals in Australia (Sharmill Films), Italy (Adler), Portugal (NOS), Israel (United King), and Greece (Spentzos). Sony Pictures Classics and Westend Films have worked
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Sony Pictures Classics has pre-bought rights to the drama Freud’s Last Session, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins (Armageddon Time) and Emmy nominee Matthew Goode (The Crown), from Westend Films and CAA Media Finance.
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” with Zoë Kravitz at Warner Bros; and the Skydance series “Ring Shout” starring KiKi Layne.“As an admirer of Fifth Season, I am thrilled to partner and deepen our relationship with the entire team,” said Jackson in a statement. “Jackson Pictures is committed to support all artistry and deliver inspiring story-telling with a global reach.