Sideshow and Janus Films have snapped up all US rights to Wim Wenders’ Cannes title Anselm, a 3D documentary about the celebrated contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer.
Anselm debuted as a Special Screening at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It was produced by Karsten Brünig for Road Movies and executive produced by Jeremy Thomas.
HanWay repped on sales. Sideshow and Janus Films have said they are planning a theatrical release following fall festivals. The acquisition re-teams HanWay and Jeremy Thomas with Sideshow and Janus Films after they collaborated on Jerzy Skolimowskli’s EO, which was nominated for the Best International Feature Film Oscar.
Attending their third Cannes since launching their partnership in 2021, Wenders’ Anselm is Sideshow and Janus Films’ third pick-up from this year’s festival.
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