Magnolia Pictures acquired North American rights from “Dalíland” According to a source with knowledge, the film stars Sir Ben Kingsley as well Ezra Miller.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mary Harron, the film stars Kingsley as the Salvador Dalí, one of the most world-renowned artists of the 20th century. Stars include Rupert Graves and Barbara Sukowa. Also, Suki Wasserhouse, Christopher Briney and Andreja Perjic.
The film’s premiere closed the 2022 Toronto Film Festival. Magnolia will release the film theatrically in next year.
“Dalíland” tells the story of the later years of the strange and fascinating marriage between the genius Salvador Dalí and his wife, Gala (Sukowa), as their seemingly unshakable bond begins to stress and fracture. Set in New York and Spain in 1973, the story is told through the eyes of James (Briney), a young assistant keen to make his name in the art world, who helps the eccentric and mercurial Dalí prepare for a big gallery show.
“Ben Kingsley wonderfully inhabits Salvador Dalí’s persona and Barbara Sukowa is his match in this suitably wild and entertaining film from Mary Harron,” Eamonn Bowles, President of Magnolia Pictures, released a statement.
Harron also added: “I am delighted that ‘Daliland’ will be released by Magnolia Pictures who have distributed so many great independent films.”
John C. Walsh wrote and directed the film. Edward R. Pressman Productions presented it in partnership with Bankside Films. Chris Curling, Lavender Films. Serein Productions. Burger Collection. Producers: Edward R. Pressman. David O. Sacks. Chris Curling. Executive Producers are Paula Paizes, Hannah Leader, Ben Kingsley, Max Burger, Monique Burger, Chandu Shah, Cindy Saggar, Philip Colbert, Charlotte Colbert, Michael R. Newman, Jon Katz, Munkhtulga Od and Marc Iserlis. Carol Bidault, Serein Productions, is coproducer. “Dalíland” It is produced in the USA/France/UK.
The deal was brokered by Magnolia EVP Dori Begley and SVP of Acquisitions John Von Thaden, with CAA’s Nick Ogiony and Bankside Films’ Stephen Kelliher on behalf of the filmmakers. Bankside Films handles international sales.
Deadline reported the first news.