Fox Searchlight announced today that it has acquired the U.S. rights to Shame, Steve McQueen‘s provocative drama about a New York sex addict (Michael Fassbender) whose life spins out of control when his sister (Carey Mulligan) moves in to his apartment for a spell. Because nothing disrupts a thriving sex addiction like an unwelcome roommate. The film recently screened at the Venice and Toronto Film Festivals, where it surprised audiences with its frank sexuality.
In a company press release, Fox Searchlight execs Nancy Utley and Stephen Gilula lauded the film: “Steve McQueen’s courageous exploration of modern life’s extremes is breathtaking. He has crafted an extraordinary film that probes some of the deepest and darkest issues ever portrayed on screen with amazingly gifted performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan.”
Source: Fox Searchlight
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