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Film Vanishes: Creators Fear 'Christine' Will Disappear
8 Sep
Summary
- Filmmakers worry acclaimed film 'Christine' may vanish due to bankruptcies.
- The film's distributor and financier have both gone bankrupt.
- Creators are struggling to regain rights to the now-inaccessible film.
Ten years after its debut, the acclaimed indie drama "Christine," praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental illness and Rebecca Hall's performance, faces the threat of vanishing. Its creators are distressed by a series of corporate bankruptcies that jeopardize the film's accessibility. Initially distributed by The Orchard, which later rebranded, the film's rights are now entangled in complex bankruptcy proceedings.
The situation worsened when Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired 1091 Media (formerly The Orchard), filed for Chapter 7 liquidation in 2024. Concurrently, the film's London-based financier, Great Point Media, also went bankrupt following its founder's death. This leaves the filmmakers dealing with bankruptcy trustees in multiple countries.
Filmmakers are actively seeking to extricate "Christine" from the financial wreckage, hoping to reestablish its chain of title. Currently, the film is not being licensed to streamers or cable, making it increasingly difficult for audiences to access. This experience has taught the creators the critical importance of vigilance regarding the fate and ownership of their work.
