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Zvyagintsev's 'Minotaur' Eyes Cannes Debut
2 Apr
Summary
- Andrey Zvyagintsev's anticipated film 'Minotaur' acquired by Mubi.
- The film is a political fable blending crime thriller and classical elements.
- 'Minotaur' is strongly tipped for a world premiere at Cannes.
Andrey Zvyagintsev, the acclaimed Russian filmmaker behind Oscar-nominated films like 'Loveless' and 'Leviathan,' has a new project titled 'Minotaur.' Mubi has secured the distribution rights for 'Minotaur' across North America, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, and Latin America.
The film, co-written with Semen Liashenko, is described as a political fable. It intricately weaves together elements of a crime thriller with classical narratives to delve into the emotional and moral disintegration of a businessman facing intertwined personal and political crises.
'Minotaur' is widely expected to make its world premiere at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. Zvyagintsev has a notable history at Cannes, with his previous films 'Loveless' and 'Leviathan' premiering in competition and receiving significant accolades.
The production involves MK Prods., CG Cinéma, and Zvyagintsev himself, with co-production support from Germany's Razor Film and Latvia's Forma Pro films. Razor Film will handle distribution in Germany and Austria, while Films du Losange will release it in France.
