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Why Are Movies With Big Stars Struggling to Score U.S. Distribution Deals?
Several star-led titles that landed critical acclaim in festivals have struggled to find an immediate US distributor
“ Small Things Like These,” based on the novella by Claire Keegan, opened the Berlin Film Festival, scored solid reviews for both Murphy’s quietly intense starring role and Emily Watson’s turn as a tyrannical nun (a performance that won her the Golden Bear). But “Small Things Like These” is just part of a growing new trend of starry indie titles that are struggling — or at least taking much longer than usual — to secure a U.S. sale. Take the recent release “ Late Night With the Devil,” which grossed an impressive $10 million at the box office despite its low budget and lack of big-name talent.
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