he Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired North American rights to THE LITTLE DEATH, a wickedly funny sex comedy from writer/director Josh Lawson that had its world premiere earlier this month at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Exploring the extraordinary sex lives of ordinary people, Lawson’s directorial debut stars an ensemble of breakthrough talent including Damon Herriman (The Water Diviner, J. Edgar), Bojana Novakovic (Burning Man), Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby) and Josh Lawson (House of Lies, Anchorman 2).
THE LITTLE DEATH marks the arrival of Australian writer-director Josh Lawson as a comedic talent to watch. Both an edgy sex comedy and a warm-hearted depiction of the secret lives of five suburban couples, the film weaves together a story that explores a range of sexual fetishes—from run-of-the-mill to hilariously obscure—and the repercussions that come with sharing them.
“THE LITTLE DEATH is a terrifically funny film that elegantly walks the line between a shockingly funny sex humor and a warmly affectionate look at adult relationships,” said Magnolia President Eamonn Bowles.
THE LITTLE DEATH was produced by Jamie Hilton, Michael Petroni and Matt Reeder for See Pictures, and executive produced by Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Josh Pomeranz, Viv Scanu and Stephen Boyle.