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Bejo’s “The Past” to be Distributed in the U.S. by Sony Pictures Classics

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Bérénice Bejo’s future in the United States lies in The Past…

Sony Pictures Classics has landed U.S. rights to the French drama The Past, which stars the 36-year-old Argentine Oscar-nominated actress, at the Cannes Film Festival.

Berenice Bejo

Directed by Asghar Farhadi, the film’s twisting plot involves secrets, lies, deceit, divorce, affairs, comas, pregnancy and other traumatic situations.

“This is a film that is so far removed from my life, from my everyday,” says Bejo. “But at the same time, it’s really interesting to play someone who is your total opposite.”

The ambitious drama starring Bejo, Ali Mosaffa and Tahar Rahim, is considered an early contender for the Palme d’Or, with reaction and reviews very strong after its screening Friday in competition.

Bejo, who earned an Oscar nomination for her star-making role in The Artist, stepped into the lead role after Marion Cotillard had to exit the project due to a scheduling conflict.

Bejo’s New Film “The Past” to Compete at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival

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Bérénice Bejo will be returning to this year’s Cannes Film Festival this May…

The latest project starring the 36-year-old Argentine actress, who served as the mistress of ceremonies at last year’s festival, will compete at this year’s event.

Berenice Bejo

The French-language film The Past – from Iranian-born director Asghar Farhadi, who won the Foreign Language Oscar for his 2011 film A Separation – has been announced as part of the official Cannes competition.

The film centers on Ahmad, a man who returns to Paris after four years in Tehran in order to finalize his divorce from his French wife. But his return results in a secret from his past being revealed.

Along with featuring the Oscar-nominated actress, the film stars Tahar Rahim and Ali Mosaffa.

Paris-based Memento Films Production produced the film.