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Sandra Hüller stars in 'Rose,' a historical drama about a woman disguising herself as a male soldier in 17th-century Germany. The film, directed by Markus Schleinzer, has won festival awards and is set for a December 11 U.S. release. It is positioned as a strong contender for Hüller’s next Oscar nomination.
Andrew Haigh’s 'A Long Winter' premiered at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival, where the director received the Silver Medallion career tribute. The film, adapted from Colm Tóibín’s short story and in development for nearly two decades, stars Fred Hechinger, Caitríona Balfe, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Kit Connor. Distributed by Mubi, the movie is entering the awards race with potential nominations for best picture, director, and acting, following Haigh’s previous BAFTA success with 'All of Us Strangers'.
Andrew Haigh’s new drama, 'A Long Winter,' premiered at the Telluride Film Festival, adapting Colm Tóibín’s novella from the Spanish Pyrenees to 1950s Colorado. The film follows a family in a remote cabin after the mother’s disappearance, focusing on the son’s queer awakening and the father’s rigid isolation. Critics praised the restrained performances and cinematography but debated whether the slow pace suffocates the narrative.
Ahead of the August 7 release of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, MUBI and Mutant are selling retro merch for a fictional 14-film Camp Miasma franchise, including VHS sleeves and a 12-card trading card pack. VHS tapes aren’t included since the films aren’t real, but the sleeves and cards are for display. The full sleeve set costs $40 and the card pack $10, with additional items like posters, T-shirts, and a cap also available. The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson and is produced by Mubi and Plan B Entertainment; pre-orders are open through Mutant’s shop.
After Amazon MGM Studios dropped Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI–centered drama Artificial, buyers including Focus Features, A24 and Netflix passed on it. Mubi is pursuing the near-complete film, with Neon also reportedly circling, and a Venice World Premiere could be on the table if it finds a new home for the project starring Andrew Garfield as OpenAI chief Sam Altman.
After Amazon MGM Studios exited Luca Guadagnino’s AI drama Artificial, several buyers—Focus Features, Warner Bros.’ Clockwork, A24 and Netflix—have reportedly passed, while Mubi is pursuing the project with Neon also circling. CAA Media Finance is seeking a new home for the nearly completed film, written by Simon Rich and led by Andrew Garfield, which centers on OpenAI figures Sam Altman and Ilya Sutskever. Depending on who buys it, the movie could target a Venice premiere or festival run (SXSW had been in play before the exit).
Mubi has acquired North American rights to Lukas Dhont’s Cannes buzz title Coward, after already securing international territories; the WWI-set queer romance follows a soldier named Pierre and a morale-boosting theater show led by Francis behind the front lines, starring Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne. The Match Factory is handling international sales.
Jim Jarmusch expressed disappointment over Mubi's relationship with Sequoia Capital, criticizing the involvement of corporate money in filmmaking and highlighting the ethical concerns surrounding Sequoia's investments in Israeli military tech. Despite his concerns, Jarmusch emphasized the complex nature of film financing and called for broader accountability beyond individual filmmakers.
Jim Jarmusch expressed disappointment over Mubi's investment from Sequoia Capital, which has ties to the Israeli military, highlighting concerns about corporate funding in art. Despite the controversy, Jarmusch emphasized the pervasive nature of 'dirty' corporate money in filmmaking and defended artistic independence. The film 'Father Mother Sister Brother' premiered at Venice, featuring notable actors and exploring family relationships, amid ongoing debates about ethics in Hollywood and the impact of geopolitical conflicts.
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel responded to over 35 filmmakers criticizing the company's investment ties to Sequoia Capital, which has connections to the Israeli military. Cakarel clarified that Mubi's profits do not fund Sequoia's portfolio companies involved in defense or military activities, and emphasized the company's commitment to ethical funding policies and support for artists at risk. The controversy arose amid broader concerns about Sequoia's investments and associations related to the Israeli military and defense tech.
Mubi CEO Efe Cakarel addressed backlash over the company's investment from Sequoia Capital, clarifying that Mubi's profits do not fund the Israeli military or Sequoia's defense tech investments, and announcing measures like an Ethical Funding Policy and Artists at Risk Fund to uphold transparency and support filmmakers affected by conflict.
MUBI's CEO denies claims that the company's investment is connected to funding the war, amid backlash and staff protests related to its Israeli ties and investment from Sequoia Capital.
The article discusses the competitive landscape among indie film distributors A24, Neon, and Mubi, highlighting their different strategies, recent acquisitions, and positioning at major film festivals like Cannes, as they vie for dominance in the indie film market.
Demi Moore's comeback film, 'The Substance,' a body swap horror movie, is set to surpass $70 million at the global box office. The film, which won Best Screenplay at the Cannes Film Festival, marks MUBI's first major theatrical release. Despite initial competition, 'The Substance' has outperformed other films in various markets, particularly in Latin America. The film's success is attributed to strategic marketing and strong word-of-mouth, with Moore actively promoting it on social media. It has also achieved significant streaming success on MUBI.
The streaming service Mubi canceled a film festival in Istanbul after Turkish authorities banned the opening film, "Queer," citing concerns over its "provocative content" potentially endangering societal peace. The ban was announced just hours before the festival's commencement.