According to a statement issued by Picturehouse, the company has acquired distribution rights to "Fur," the story of legendary photographer Diane Arbus. Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman stars as Arbus in the film written and directed by Steven Shainberg ("Secretary"). Robert Downey Jr. co-stars.
Set in New York in the late 1950s, "Fur" explores an unlikely romance that leads Arbus into a strange new world, sparking her evolution into one of the most provocative and visionary photographers of all time.
Picturehouse also picked up the rights to Tribeca Film Festival favorite, "The Thing About My Folks." Paul Reiser wrote the semi-autobiographical film specifically for Peter Falk to star in. "The Thing About My Folks" follows a befuddled writer and his 'loose cannon' dad who have to take a roadtrip together following a family crisis.
Picturehouse also made a deal for the dramatic movie "Ushpizin" directed by Giddi Dar. "Ushpizin" is set in the world of ultra-Orthodox Jews and follows a married couple who are down on their luck. They pray for a miracle and two strangers with criminal pasts appear on their doorstep.
The current slate of releases for Picturehouse also includes "Rock School," "The Chumscrubber," "A Cock and Bull Story," "The Notorious Bettie Page," and "As You Like It."
In a statement issued by Colin Callendar and Michael Lynne, the Picturehouse founders explained the company's mission. "Our hope is that Picturehouse will come to represent a home for unique filmmakers, those who are more established in the industry as well as those yet to be discovered, to do their best work and tell their most powerful stories. The name of the company is meant to recall the days of the silver screen when audiences went to 'picture houses' to be entertained and escape from their everyday lives," said Callendar and Lynne.
SOURCE: New Line Cinema
