The Shrouds

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The Shrouds
Directed byDavid Cronenberg
Written byDavid Cronenberg
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyDouglas Koch
Edited byChristopher Donaldson
Music byHoward Shore
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Pyramide Distribution (France)
Release dates
  • May 2024 (2024-05) (Cannes)
  • September 25, 2024 (2024-09-25) (France)
Running time
119 minutes
CountriesFrance
Canada
LanguagesEnglish
French

The Shrouds is an upcoming horror film from David Cronenberg. It features a cast including Diane Kruger, Vincent Cassel and Guy Pearce.

It will be released theatrically on 25 September 2024 in France by Pyramide Distribution. the film will premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Premise[edit]

Described as Cronenberg's "most personal film", Cassel plays Karsh, a grieving widower, who builds an innovative device to help people connect with the dead.[1]

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The concept was originally set as a Netflix series, with Cronenberg writing two episodes before the streamer canceled plans.[2] Cronenberg has said that the film is very "personal" and "autobiographical".[3][1]

Saïd Ben Saïd and Martin Katz producing for Prospero Pictures and SBS International alongside co-producer Steve Solomos. The cinematographer Douglas Koch works alongside art director Jason Clarke and production designer Carol Spier.[4]

Casting[edit]

The project was first announced in May 2022, with Vincent Cassel attached to play the lead role.[5] In September 2022, Léa Seydoux joined the cast.[6] In April 2023, Diane Kruger replaced Seydoux, and Guy Pearce joined the cast.[7] That month, Sandrine Holt also joined the cast.[8]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography began on May 8, 2023, in Toronto, Canada,[9] and wrapped on June 19, 2023.[10]

Release[edit]

The film will be shown in competition at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Bałaga, Marta (October 3, 2023). "Diane Kruger Looks Back on 'Circus' of 'Troy,' 'Incredibly Kind' Brad Pitt, Teases Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds': 'It Might Be His Most Personal Film'". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (February 17, 2023). "Vincent Cassel Had 'No Idea How to Play' His Character in New David Cronenberg Film". Indiewire. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  3. ^ Ntim, Zac (September 21, 2022). "David Cronenberg Talks "Autobiographical" Next Project And Shooting 'Crimes Of The Future' Scenes On An IPhone – San Sebastian". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  4. ^ Hodges, Jake (July 10, 2023). "David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds': Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far". Collider. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  5. ^ Lang, Brent; Keslassy, Elsa (May 11, 2022). "Vincent Cassel Starring in David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds,' FilmNation and CAA Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Tabbara, Mona (September 21, 2022). "Lea Seydoux to join cast of David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds'". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  7. ^ Katz, David (3 April 2023). "David Cronenberg taps Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger for The Shrouds". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 18, 2023). "David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' Adds Sandrine Holt". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  9. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 30, 2023). "David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds', With Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger & Guy Pearce, To Begin Filming In May". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  10. ^ Squires, Ryan Louis (June 20, 2023). "John Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' – Filming Has Wrapped on Cronenberg's Latest Twisted Vision". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  11. ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (11 April 2024). "2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Revealed: Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, and David Cronenberg Among Competition Filmmakers". Indie Wire. Retrieved 11 April 2024.

External links[edit]

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