Foreign films disappearing from cinema screens

According to the general manager of Accent Films, George Papadopoulos, it is increasingly harder for independent distributors to release their titles theatrically.

“From its inception in 2003, Accent’s aim was to only release films theatrically if they warrant such a release and that we feel can find an audience,” told Encore.

Accent will release The Stoning of Soraya M on May 27, at one art house screen in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

“We felt the film was such a powerful, engrossing and timely film, especially given the recent street protests in Iran, that it deserved a theatrical release. Obviously, we needed the support of exhibitors and we received tremendous feedback from exhibitors who loved the film and wanted to screen it,” he explained.