Yahoo News IFC Films Buys Renate Reinsve Drama ‘Armand’ Following Cannes Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
IFC Films has acquired North American rights to “Armand,” following its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Written and directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel and starring Renate Reinsve, the breakout actress from “The Worst Person in the World,” the film made history at the festival as the first-ever Norwegian recipient of the prestigious Camera d’Or Award. It also won the sound award Prix de la Meilleure Création Sonere for sound designer Mats Lid Støten and composer Ella van der Woude. IFC Films will release the film in theaters later this year.
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When actress Elisabeth (Reinsve) is unexpectedly called into a parent-teacher conference after hours, she is presented with scathing allegations that trigger a tangled web of accusations between parents and faculty. “As Elisabeth struggles to uncover the truth amid the empty school rooms and dark corridors, a chaotic fight for redemption arises where desire, madness and obsession prevail,” according to the film’s logline.
“Halfdan’s debut feature showcases the type of innovative and invigorating directing that is synonymous with IFC Films and our ongoing support of burgeoning auteurs. With a phenomenal performance from Renate at its core, we can’t wait to introduce ‘Armand’ to audiences stateside,” said Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks’ Film Group .
“I am so excited to bring Armand out to the North American audience, and hope the film can create conversations and feelings for everyone watching it. I am very happy to have IFC as a partner in this, and look forward to begin our journey together with this film,” said Ullmann Tøndel.
“Armand” marks the feature debut by Ullmann Tøndel and has elicited special praise for Reinsve’s lead performance. The film co-stars Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Thea Lambrechts Vaulen, Endre Hellestveit, Øystein Røger and Vera Veljovic and is produced by Andrea Berentsen Ottmar.
The deal was negotiated by Adam Koehler, IFC Films’ director of acquisitions and productions. Charades co-founder Carole Baraton represented the filmmakers in deal talks.
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