Key Takeaways:
– MUBI is set to exclusively premiere a 4K re-release of Tarsem’s “The Fall”.
– The film will be available from September 27th, 2024 in numerous countries.
– The 4K restoration will make its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival.
– Tarsem, widely recognized for “Losing My Religion”, directed the film.
– Notable actor Lee Pace stars in the movie.
Coming this September, film buffs can rejoice as global distributor, MUBI, is set to premiere the 4K re-release of Tarsem’s classic, “The Fall”. If you’re in the US, Canada, Latin America, the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Benelux, Turkey or India, you’ll be able to stream the visually enticing flick from the 27th of September, 2024. For those elsewhere, sales will be handled by The Match Factory.
The Big Premiere: The Locarno Film Festival
Before hitting streaming screens, the 4K restoration of “The Fall” will grace the world as it premieres at the renowned Locarno Film Festival. As one of the hot tickets on the agenda, it’s set to leave audiences at the Piazza Grande spellbound.
Revisiting “The Fall”
“The Fall” is a modern/classic story that is all about sparking imagination. If you’re not familiar with the original film, here’s a quick rundown. Set in Los Angeles during the 1920s, “The Fall” features a little immigrant girl in a hospital, recovering from a fall. She stumbles upon a friendship with a man confined to his bed. This man captivates her with a story that takes her beyond the boredom of the hospital and sweeps her into the exotic landscapes of her imagination.
Extraordinary Facts About ‘The Fall’
“The Fall” is just as impressive behind the scenes. Shot over a period of four years in 20 different locations across the world, the film showcases an amazing breadth of scenery. Headlining “The Fall” is Lee Pace, recognized for his outstanding performances in films like “Foundation”, “Bodies Bodies Bodies”, and “Captain Marvel”, among others. Actress Catinca Untaru also holds a crucial role.
Getting to Know Tarsem
Tarsem, the talented Director of “The Fall”, initially made a name for himself with REM’s music video for “Losing My Religion”. After his award-winning debut, he delivered top-notch commercials for world-famous brands like Smirnoff, Coke, Nike, Levis, and Pepsi.
Tarsem’s movie-making journey transformed with “The Cell”, his inaugural feature film, featuring Jennifer Lopez. After “The Cell”, Tarsem’s next big project was “The Fall”, which originally released in the US in 2008. His resume expanded with films like “The Immortals”, “Mirror Mirror”, and “Self/less”.
More recently, Tarsem made waves with “Dear Jassi”, his first Punjabi feature film. This flick won the Platform Award at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2023. Award-winning through and through, Tarsem’s work stands proudly in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
This September, make sure you catch the 4K re-release of “The Fall” on MUBI. It will be a visual treat, not to be missed!
