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Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights. oh, Canadais the first drama to reunite director Paul Schrader and actor Richard Gere since 1980’s Star Wars. American gigolo.

The film, starring Uma Thurman, Jacob Elordi and Michael Imperioli, will be released theatrically in December, followed by home video, educational and digital releases on all major platforms and is a likely awards contender. After premiering in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, the film will be screened at subsequent major film festivals, including the Toronto Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.

Written and directed by Schrader, oh, Canada based on the novel forget Novel by the late Russell Banks difficulty The work is based on Schrader’s 1997 film of the same title. Gere plays documentarian Leonard Fife, who, in his final interview, reveals the truth about his life and reflects on relationships, regrets and death.

Passionate but aware of his age and illness, this ailing artist wants to tell his life story as it is, before it’s too late. As a renowned documentary filmmaker, he has much to be proud of, but there’s a disturbing truth about his rejection of the Vietnam War draft and his past relationships. Finally choosing to reveal the truths and lies of his life and career, Leonard conducts a lengthy interview with his former student Malcolm (Imperioli), revealing his early years in the volatile 1960s and beyond (Elordi). At Leonard’s insistence, his wife and significant other Emma (Thurman) hears it all. Leonard’s successes contrast with his failures, his lies contrast with the facts, and when the whole person is freed from the myth, Leonard must confront what’s left of him.

oh, Canada is an Arclight Films International production of Northern Lights, Vested Interest, Ottocento and Left Home Prods., in association with Exemplary Films, Carte Blanche Entertainment, One Two Twenty Entertainment and Sipur Studios. The film was produced by David Gonzales, Tiffany Boyle, Luisa Law, Meghan Hanlon and Scott Lastaiti.

“oh, Canada “The Lily is a stunning artistic achievement from the great director Paul Schrader, a moving and formal exploration of aging, memory and death, anchored by Richard Gere’s masterful performance. This was a bold decision,” said Lisa Schwartz, head of acquisitions and theatrical distribution at Kino Lorber. “Schrader and Gere are true icons of American cinema, and we couldn’t be more excited or honored to bring them back to audiences across North America.”

“I have been following Kino Lorber films for years and am thrilled to be part of the family,” Schrader said.

Schwartz negotiated the deal for Kino Lorber, with Gonzalez and WME Independent representing the filmmaker.