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Corsican Crime Drama ‘The Kingdom,’ Cannes Hit, Lands at Vertigo for U.K., Ireland (EXCLUSIVE)
Vertigo Releasing has acquired U.K. and Ireland distribution rights to Cannes hit 'The Kingdom.'
Reviewing the film at Cannes for Variety, critic Peter Debruge wrote: “In his sure-handed and chilling first narrative feature, director Julien Colonna examines the personal cost of the gangster lifestyle — not just the drastically shortened life expectancy, but also the diminished quality of fugitives’ remaining time, so much of which must be spent covering their tracks and looking over their shoulders. The acquisition adds to Vertigo’s slate of upcoming releases, which includes Sundance London prize winner “Your Monster” with Melissa Barrera, Nicolas Cage starrer “The Surfer,” Royal Marines action vehicle “Sunray,” and coming-of-age drama “Last Swim” featuring newcomer Deba Hekmat. The U.K. distributor has previously handled award-winning indie fare including “Sound of Metal,” “Boiling Point,” and recent box office success “Late Night With Devil” starring David Dastmalchian.
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