Toronto: Magnolia Acquires U.S. Rights To Fernando Meirelles Drama 360

Magnolia Pictures bought U.S. rights to 360, the Fernando Meirelles-directed ensemble drama that stars Rachel Weisz, Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law, Ben Promote, Jamel Debbouze and Moritz Bleibtreu. The film is numerous intersecting story lines that deal with love and infidelity, put together by Peter Morgan and inspired by Arthur Schnitzlers Reigen, the play most infamously changed into the 19 fifties film La Ronde. 360 was towards the top of buyer lists entering to Toronto, but no matter the pedigree and starpower, the majority of the entrepreneurs found the subject matter too hard to go to a large release. The film recently was selected since the opening evening film in the BFI 55th London Film Festival. “Fernando Meirelles and Peter Morgan are two exceptional talents that have produced a distinctive and truly special picture,” Magnolia leader Eamonn Bowles mentioned. He referred to as it “a stunningly well-crafted film, together with an incredible showcase for most likely probably the most gifted stars from around the globe. The film was produced by Andrew Eaton and David Linde, with Chris Hanley, Danny Krausz and Emanuel Michael. UTA Independent Film Group made the sale.