Is something finally about to give in the long impasse between Cannes and Netflix?In recent days, director Andrew Dominik (The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford) has said he hopes his anticipated Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde might make it to the Riviera.Speaking to Screen, the director claimed that Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux is a big fan of the movie and that Netflix had pushed for a Competition slot with an eight month theatrical window but was turned down.
An Out of Competition slot has been mooted, apparently.When we reached out to Netflix this weekend, the streamer didn’t confirm or deny that the film is in contention for an Out of Competition berth.
Instead, they noted that Dominik had only expressed a hope rather than certitude that the movie would play at the festival.While uncertainty remains, the response from Netflix was a slight change of tack from the previously firm line that Out of Competition slots wouldn’t be considered.As for Cannes, a press spokesperson was similarly coy, merely noting: “At this stage, only friendly discussions exist between Thierry Frémaux and Andrew Dominik.”Dominik has previously played in Cannes Competition with 2012 Brad Pitt pic Killing Them Softly.
The filmmaker’s anticipated biopic Blonde stars Ana De Armas (pictured) as the iconic but troubled Monroe. The director has also confirmed an NC-17 rating for the movie.Netflix films haven’t played in the Cannes Official Selection since 2017.
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