Fresh from its extremely successful US release and inclusion in this October’s 2014 BFI London Film Festival line-up, Altitude Film Distribution have announced that they will release Ira Sachs’ LOVE IS STRANGE in UK and Irish cinemas on 5 December.
Four decades into their relationship, Ben (John Lithgow) and George (Alfred Molina) can finally marry. However, their vows are tested shortly afterwards when George loses his job and the couple are forced to live apart. Separated and suddenly reliant on friends and family, George and Ben must navigate a new world.
From acclaimed writer and director Ira Sachs, comes a unique film about life, love and long term commitment. LOVE IS STRANGE is a beautiful, charming and incredibly moving exploration about the expansive, intimate nature inside all human relationships.
The ensemble cast is rounded out by Oscar winner Marisa Tomei, Charlie Tahan, Cheyenne Jackson and Darren E Burrows.
Sachs says of the film, “LOVE IS STRANGE is a multi-generational story that examines the different ways each of us experience love – and what we expect from it – at different points in our lives.”
Following the film’s rave critical reception at this year’s Sundance and Berlin Film Festivals, LOVE IS STRANGE opened to an outstanding $25,310 per screen average in key cities in the US on 22 August and continues to expand over the coming weeks.
LOVE IS STRANGE will receive its UK premiere at the BFI London Film Festival with Ira Sachs in attendance on 15 October.
LOVE IS STRANGE IS RELEASED IN CINEMAS ACROSS THE UK AND IRELAND ON 5 DECEMBER