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Courtesy of MK2, Frédéric Batier, Cannes Film Festival Netflix is nearing a deal to acquire Marie Kreutzer‘s “Gentle Monster,” following the film’s Cannes debut, which sparked early awards buzz for star Léa Seydoux. The streamer already emerged victorious in the bidding war for the hot sales title, “La Bola Negra,” earlier Saturday, so a second acquisition would be a boon.
“Gentle Monster” is one of two films Seydoux has in competition at this year’s Cannes; the Parisian actress also stars in Arthur Harari’s science-fiction film “The Unknown.” “The French actress ably embodies the anguish of a wife and mother reeling from the revelation of her partner’s involvement in a child pornography ring,” begins Variety’s review of the harrowing drama.
MK2 Films is representing the filmmakers. Deadline first reported news of the negotiations.
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