Director David Cronenbergâs latest flick, A Dangerous Method, has been picked up for distribution by Sony Pictures Classics. Based on Christopher Hamptonâs 2002 play The Talking Cure, the film centers on the relationship between Carl Jung (played by Michael Fassbender), his mentor Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen), and Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley), the woman who came between them. The fantastic cast also includes Vincent Cassel. Images from the film were released late last year, giving us a preview of whatâs sure to be one hell of a period film with Cronenberg at the helm. Hit the jump to read the full press release.Hereâs the full press release:
SONY PICTURES CLASSICS GETS DANGEROUS WITH DAVID CRONENBERG
NEW YORK (June 16, 2011) â Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired the US Rights to David Cronenbergâs A DANGEROUS METHOD from UK based Hanway Films. The film, produced by Jeremy Thomas (THE LAST EMPEROR, SEXY BEAST), stars Viggo Mortenson, Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender, and Vincent Cassel. The film is currently in post-production.
Cronenberg once again gathered a prestigious crew to work on A DANGEROUS METHOD, director of photography Peter Suschitsky (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES), composer Howard Shore (THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy, AVATAR), editor Ronald Sanders (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES, CORALINE), costume designer Denise Cronenberg (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES, THE INCREDIBLE HULK) and production designer James McAteer (GOOD WILL HUNTING, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMAN). The screenplay was adapted by Christopher Hampton (ATONEMENT, THE QUIET AMERICAN) from his own play.
Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Jung (Michael Fassbender) takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) as his patient in A DANGEROUS METHOD. Jungâs weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabinaâs spell.
âDavid Cronenberg and Jeremy Thomas have made a film that not only has an impeccable cast and crew working at the height of their talents but tells one of the most fascinating love triangles of the twentieth century. The American public will enthusiastically embrace this picture. We are delighted to be in business again with Jeremy and David,â states Sony Pictures Classics.
Producer Jeremy Thomas adds, âI'm very excited to be working again with my friends at Sony Pictures Classics on David's wonderful film.â
Sony Pictures Classics released David Cronenbergâs SPIDER as well as several films produced by Jeremy Thomas (Takeshi Kitanoâs BROTHER, Wim Wenderâs DONâT COME KNOCKING, and David Mackenzieâs YOUNG ADAM).