RoboCop and Total Recall director Paul Verhoeven had his psychological thriller Elle acquired by Sony Pictures Classics ahead of Cannes, writes Variety. They took North America (that’s us!), Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe (excluding Russia) and Asia (excluding China and Japan).
Penned by David Birke and based on Phillipe Djian’s novel “Oh…”, Elle stars Isabelle Huppert as a powerful, ruthless business woman who survives an assault in her home. Consumed with the need for revenge, she takes it upon herself to track down her assailant.
Elle debuts in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
“This thriller is Paul Verhoeven at his very best and Isabelle Huppert gives the performance of a lifetime. Elle promises to be a hit with audiences this fall. We are pleased to be working again with Paul, Isabelle and Saïd,” said Sony Pictures Classics.
Watch for release news as it comes in.