Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent French actor-director Maiwenn, whose latest film “Jeanne du Barry” starring Johnny Depp is set to open the Cannes Film Festival, is being sued by Edwy Plenel, the editor-in-chief of Mediapart magazine for allegedly attacking him at a restaurant. A police complaint was filed on March 7 by Plenel, accusing Maiween of aggression. Variety confirmed the filing with the Paris prosecutor’s office following local news reports. In the complaint, Plenel alleges that he was assaulted by Maiwenn in late February while eating at a restaurant in the posh seventh arrondissement of Paris. Maiwenn, who was sitting by herself at a nearby table, allegedly came to his table and grabbed him by the hair before spitting in his face without saying a word, then stormed out of the venue, leaving Plenel “traumatized by the incident,” according to the news outlet AFP, which quoted the police complaint.
Strand Releasing Buys Emily Atef’s Berlinale Competition Title ‘Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything,’ and Cannes Film ‘More Than Ever’ (EXCLUSIVE)
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Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Strand Releasing has bought all North American rights to Emily Atef’s last two movies, “Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything” which competed at the Berlin Film Festival, as well as her Cannes entry “More Than Ever.” Both films are represented in international markets by The Match Factory. Based on Daniela Krien’s novel, the film is set in the summer of 1990, shortly after the fall of the Berlin wall, in the countryside of former East Germany. Marlene Burow plays Maria, who is about to turn 19, lives with her boyfriend at his parents’ farm. She engages into a passionate and lustful affair with Henner (Felix Kramer), a reclusive neighbor who is twice her age.“More Than Ever,” meanwhile, premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard. It stars Vicky Krieps (“Corsage,” “Phantom Thread”) and late French actor Gaspard Ulliel as a couple whose bond is tested when one of them is diagnosed with a terminal disease.
These two films mark the fifth and sixth feature film of Atef, a renowned French-Iranian filmmaker who was born in Berlin. “We’re so thrilled to be working with Emily on these two films for North America, she’s a talent that we hope will resonate in our market,” said Strand Releasing’s Jon Gerrans who negotiated the deal for the two films with Laura Nacher of The Match Factory. Strand Releasing plans for a theatrical release this summer and fall for the two films.
The Match Factory’s boss Michael Weber said “Strand Releasing has been the home of many great The Match Factory titles.” “We are very proud to have come together to release a double feature of Emily Atef’s work,” Weber continued. “Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything” was produced
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ABBA announce special re-issue of debut album Ring Ring to celebrate 50 years since its release
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Series Mania’s Daring Competition Title ‘Split’ With Alma Jodorowsky Gets Boarded by HAGO (EXCLUSIVE)
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Rupert Murdoch, 92, & New Fiancee Ann Lesley Smith, 66, Were Spotted at the Beach Just a Couple Months Ago (Photos)
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Berlinale Golden Bear Winner ‘On The Adamant’ Finds U.S. Home With Kino Lorber (EXCLUSIVE)
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Oscars 2023: Jimmy Kimmel Blasts Hollywood With Jokes About Will Smith, Ozempic, & More!
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Daniel Brühl to Star as Late Fashion Icon Karl Lagerfeld in Disney+ Original Series (EXCLUSIVE)
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