French Distributor Memento Secures Rights for ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’
French distribution company Memento has successfully acquired the rights to distribute The Entertainment System Is Down, a highly anticipated film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ruben Östlund, known for his works such as Triangle of Sadness and The Square. This acquisition marks a significant step for the film in the French market.
A Unique Premise with an Ensemble Cast
This darkly comedic movie takes place during a long-haul flight transitioning from England to Australia, where the onboard entertainment system fails, compelling passengers to confront the unsettling reality of boredom. The film features a star-studded ensemble that includes:
- Kirsten Dunst
- Daniel Brühl
- Keanu Reeves
- Nicholas Braun
- Julie Delpy
- Tobias Menzies
- Connor Swindells
- Daniel Webber
- Wayne Blair
- Dan Wyllie
- Lindsay Duncan
- Allan Corduner
- Sofia Tjelta Sydness
- Erin Ainsworth
- Myles Kamwendo
- Elle Piper
- Thibaud Dooms
- Sanna Sundqvist
- Tea Stjärne
- Swedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso
- Sanjeev Bhaskar
Global Distribution Landscape
The film has garnered international interest, with distribution rights already secured by major companies across various regions, including:
- A24 (U.S.)
- Lionsgate Films (U.K.)
- Alamode Film/Wild Bunch (Germany & Austria)
- Lucky Red/Teodora Film (Italy)
- Sharmill Films (Australia & New Zealand)
- Elevation Pictures (Canada)
- Elastica/BTeam Pictures (Spain)
- September Film (Benelux)
- Bord Cadre Films (Switzerland)
- Gutek Film/Aerofilms (Eastern Europe)
- Feelgood Entertainment (Greece)
- Alambique Filmes (Portugal)
- Filmstop (Baltics)
- Sun Distribution Group (Latin America)
- Falcon (Middle East)
- Road Pictures (China)
Production and Financing Insights
The production of The Entertainment System Is Down is a collaborative effort involving several notable film entities, including:
- Plattform Produktion (Sweden)
- Essential Films (Germany)
- Parisienne de Production (France)
- Co-producers such as BBC Film and ZDF/ARTE
Financing for the project has been facilitated by the Swedish Film Institute, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, and the Norwegian and Danish Film Institutes, with additional contributions from major networks such as Canal+, Disney+, and ARTE France, complemented by support from Creative Europe MEDIA.
The project is being globally managed by Coproduction Office, promising a film that not only speaks to the issue of modern distractions but also showcases a poignant narrative about the human condition amidst technological reliance.