The Palace (2023 film)

The Palace is an upcoming black comedy film[2] directed by Roman Polanski, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jerzy Skolimowski and Ewa Piaskowska. Produced by and co-starring Luca Barbareschi, the film stars Oliver Masucci, Fanny Ardant, John Cleese, Joaquim de Almeida, Milan Peschel, Bronwyn James, Fortunato Cerlino, and Mickey Rourke.

The Palace
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRoman Polanski
Screenplay by
Produced byLuca Barbareschi
Starring
CinematographyPaweł Edelman
Edited byHervé de Luze
Music byAlexandre Desplat
Production
companies
  • RAI Cinema
  • Eliseo Entertainment
  • CAB Productions
  • Lucky Bob
  • Ep Productions
  • Agent Double[1]
Distributed by01 Distribution (Italy)
Release date
2023
Countries
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
  • Poland
Budget€17 million[2]

The film is set to be released theatrically in 2023 by 01 Distribution.

Premise

The film takes place on New Year's Eve 1999, where a dinner party at the Gstaad Palace takes an unexpected turn.[3]

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2021, it was announced that Roman Polanski would direct The Palace, a black comedy about guests at the Gstaad Palace on New Year's Eve 1999.[4] Polanski co-wrote the screenplay with fellow Polish director Jerzy Skolimowski, who also co-wrote Polanski's first feature, Knife in the Water (1962).[5] Luca Barbareschi produced the film, under Eliseo Entertainment, alongside RAI Cinema, CAB Productions, and Lucky Bob.[6][3]

In April 2022, Mickey Rourke, Joaquim de Almeida, John Cleese, Oliver Masucci, Fanny Ardant, Fortunato Cerlino, and Alexander Petrov were cast to star in the film, while Alexandre Desplat and Paweł Edelman served as composer and cinematographer, respectively.[2][7][3] Wild Bunch sold the film for distribution in Germany and Spain during the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.[2][3][8][9]

Barbareschi said he struggled to find financiers in France, where Polanski is based and most of his previous films were produced.[2] Hervé de Luze and Carlo Poggioli served as editor and costume designer, respectively.[2] Ewa Piaskowska served as an additional screenwriter, while Viktor Dobronravov, Olga Kent, Naike Anna Silipo, Matthew T. Reynolds, Teco Celio, Marina Strakhova, and Danylo Kotov were added to the cast.[10]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in February 2022 at the Gstaad Palace in Gstaad, Switzerland, and wrapped in June.[2][7][3][11] Filming was originally set to begin in late 2021.[12] By October 19, 2022, the film was in the final editing stages.[13][14]

Release

The Palace was originally set to be theatrically released in Europe in November 2022,[2][15] in Italy on January 12[16][17][18] and April 6, 2023.[1] The film is set to be theatrically released by Pro:View in Russia on November 23, 2023,[19][20] after previously set for release in early 2023.[21]

References
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  2. Vivarelli, Nick (May 22, 2022). "Roman Polanski Always Thrived in France, But Now Even His Adopted Country is Turning On Him (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  3. Keslassy, Elsa (April 25, 2022). "Roman Polanski's 'The Palace' Adds 'Fantastic Beasts' Actor Oliver Masucci, Fanny Ardant (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. Fernández, Alexia (April 30, 2021). "Controversial Director Roman Polanski Announces New Movie After Being Expelled from the Academy". People. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
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  6. Grater, Tom (April 29, 2021). "Roman Polanski To Direct 'The Palace' For Rai Cinema". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  7. Pearce, Leonard (April 15, 2022). "Mickey Rourke Joins Roman Polanski's The Palace, Which Has Begun Production". The Film Stage. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (May 3, 2022). "Johnny Depp's New Movie Will Be On Sale At The Cannes Market, Actor Will Play French King Louis XV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
  9. Siegel, Tatiana (May 25, 2022). "Kevin Spacey, James Franco, and More Are Trying to Make Comebacks at Cannes". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
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  11. Wiseman, Andreas (April 25, 2022). "Roman Polanski's New Movie Has Been Filming In Switzerland; Will Pic Be On Sale At The Cannes Market?". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  12. Barfield, Charles (April 29, 2021). "'The Palace': Roman Polanski Will Begin Production On His Next Film This Fall In Europe". The Playlist. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  13. Ruimy, Jordan (October 19, 2022). "Roman Polanski's 'The Palace' Currently in its Final Editing Stages". World of Reel. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  14. Vassiliou, Yannis (October 19, 2022). "Gerzy Skolimowski: "I chose a donkey for its melancholy look"". Lifo (in Greek). Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  15. Ruimy, Jordan (July 7, 2022). "Roman Polanski's 'The Palace' Gets November Release Date in Europe". World of Reel. Retrieved August 13, 2022.
  16. Cantire, Davide (July 6, 2022). "'Killers of the Flower Moon': Here is the Italian Release Date of Martin Scorsese's Film!". Everyeye Cinema (in Italian). Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  17. Goodfellow, Melanie (July 25, 2022). "Italian Producer Luca Barbareschi Unveils Bio-Series Devoted To Bank Of America Founder A.P. Giannini". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  18. Barleycorn, Trinidad (November 27, 2022). "RAI Cinema Chief Unveils Stellar 01 Distribution Lineup, Discusses Adjustment in Production Strategy in Favor of Bigger Budget Italian Films". Variety. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  19. The Palace Russian Release Date
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  21. Lisa (September 15, 2022). "Roman Polanski's film with Alexander Petrov has been released in Russia". 24happenings. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
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