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‘Being Maria,’ Starring Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando During Controversial ‘Last Tango in Paris’ Shoot, Secures U.S. Deal With Kino Lorber (EXCLUSIVE)


Kino Lorber has acquired 'Being Maria,' a movie revolving around the controversial production of Bernardo Bertolucci’s 'Last Tango in Paris.'

Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to “ Being Maria,” a French movie revolving around the controversial production of Bernardo Bertolucci’s 1972 film “Last Tango in Paris.” Directed by Jessica Palud, the movie stars “Happening” breakout Anamaria Vartolomei as Maria Schneider and Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando. “I am very proud that ‘Being Maria’ is being released in the United States, a pioneering country where actresses’ voices have been freed, and I am very happy to be supported by the teams at Kino Lorber, a talented distributor and great lover of French cinema,” Palud said.

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