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Focus Chief Peter Kujawski on How Arthouse Audiences Are Changing: ‘People Want Something Off-Kilter’
Focus' Peter Kujawski talks 'Nosferatu,' 'Conclave' and his optimism over the future of big screen releases and theater attendance.
When Peter Kujawski, the chairman of Focus Features, saw “The Holdovers” at a screening held for potential distributors at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival, he knew the movie had all the makings of an arthouse hit. Last year, Focus scored at the box office with “The Holdovers” and “Asteroid City,” and 2024 will see such high-profile releases as Robert Eggers’ remake of “Nosferatu” and Edward Berger’s papal thriller “Conclave.” Rockwell with “A Thousand and One,” because we looked at it and said, “This is terrific, we have to do it and we can support a young voice.” At the same time, we brought Wes Anderson back into the family with “Asteroid City,” and then we had “The Holdovers” with Alexander Payne, who is a brilliant filmmaker making this relatable movie.
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