Cinema Guild Secures North American Rights to Angela Schanelec’s ‘My Wife Cries’

Acquisition News

Cinema Guild has officially acquired the North American distribution rights for the German film *My Wife Cries* (*Meine Frau weint*), written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Angela Schanelec. The film, which explores the complex emotional dynamics of a Berlin-based couple, recently screened in the Main Slate selection at the 64th New York Film Festival following its premiere in competition at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.

Plot Overview

• Central Characters: The narrative centers on Thomas, a crane operator, and his wife Carla, a nursery-school teacher.
• Conflict: The story begins as Thomas awaits a call from Carla, only to discover her grieving the loss of her dance partner outside a hospital. A subsequent journey home reveals a significant secret that creates an irreparable rift between the pair.

Production and Personnel

• Cast: The film stars Vladimir Vulevic, Agathe Bonitzer, Birte Schnöink, and Pauline Rebmann.
• Production: Produced by Kirill Krasovski for Blue Monticola Film, with co-production partners including SBS Productions, Maier Bros., and Unitbase. The cinematography was handled by Marius Panduru, with editing by Schanelec herself.
• Deal Details: The acquisition was negotiated by Peter Kelly and Dylan Foley of Cinema Guild alongside Kevin Chneiweiss of SBS.

Context

Angela Schanelec is known for her experimental approach to cinema, having previously directed *I Was at Home, But…* (2019) and *Music* (2023). Her past accolades include Silver Bear awards from the Berlinale for both Directing and Screenplay. Cinema Guild confirmed that this acquisition aligns with their ongoing commitment to presenting Schanelec’s work to North American viewers.