The Shrouds Explained

The Shrouds
Director:David Cronenberg
Producer:
Starring:
Music:Howard Shore
Cinematography:Douglas Koch
Editing:Christopher Donaldson
Production Companies:
Runtime:119 minutes
Language:English

The Shrouds (French: '''Les Linceuls''') is a 2024 arthouse horror film written and directed by David Cronenberg, and starring Diane Kruger, Vincent Cassel, Guy Pearce, and Sandrine Holt. The film is a co-production between Canada and France.

The Shrouds had its world premiere in Main Competition section of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2024. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically in France by Pyramide Distribution on 22 January 2025.

Premise

Karsh, 50, is a prominent businessman. Inconsolable since the death of his wife, he invents GraveTech, revolutionary and controversial technology that enables the living to monitor their dear departed's corpses as they decay in their shrouds. One night, multiple graves, including that of Karsh’s wife, are desecrated. Karsh sets out to track down the perpetrators.[1]

Cast

Production

The concept was originally envisaged as a television series for Netflix, with Cronenberg writing two episodes before the plans were cancelled by Netflix.[2]

Saïd Ben Saïd and Martin Katz produced the film for Prospero Pictures and SBS International alongside co-producer Steve Solomos. The cinematographer Douglas Koch worked alongside art director Jason Clarke and production designer Carol Spier.[3]

In an interview, Cronenberg described the film as very "personal" and "autobiographical".[4] [5] It is directly inspired by his own grief at the loss of his wife, Carolyn, who died in 2017.[6]

Casting

The project was first announced in May 2022, with Vincent Cassel attached to play the lead role.[7] In September 2022, Léa Seydoux joined the cast.[8] In April 2023, Diane Kruger replaced Seydoux, and Guy Pearce joined the cast.[9] That month, Sandrine Holt also joined the cast.[10]

Filming

Principal photography began on May 8, 2023, in Toronto, Canada,[11] and wrapped on June 19, 2023.[12]

Release

The film was screened in Main Competition section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on 20 May 2024.[13] [14] [15] It will also play at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024.[16]

The film was originally set to be released theatrically in France by Pyramide Distribution on 29 January 2025, but the release date was pushed forward to 22 January 2025.[17]

Reception

Accolades

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Date of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Cannes Film Festival25 May 2024Palme d'OrDavid Cronenberg[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE SHROUDS . 2024-05-05 . Festival de Cannes . en-US.
  2. Web site: Vincent Cassel Had 'No Idea How to Play' His Character in New David Cronenberg Film. Indiewire. February 17, 2023. February 17, 2023. Samantha. Bergeson.
  3. Web site: David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds': Cast, Plot, and Everything We Know So Far. Jake. Hodges. July 10, 2023. July 10, 2023. Collider.
  4. Web site: David Cronenberg Talks "Autobiographical" Next Project And Shooting 'Crimes Of The Future' Scenes On An IPhone – San Sebastian. Deadline Hollywood. September 21, 2022. Zac. Ntim. September 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: Bałaga . Marta . October 3, 2023 . Diane Kruger Looks Back on 'Circus' of 'Troy,' 'Incredibly Kind' Brad Pitt, Teases Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds': 'It Might Be His Most Personal Film' . October 3, 2023 . Variety.
  6. Lang. Brent. May 17, 2024. How the Death of David Cronenberg's Wife of 43 Years Inspired 'The Shrouds': 'Grief Is Forever'. Variety. June 30, 2024.
  7. Web site: Vincent Cassel Starring in David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds,' FilmNation and CAA Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. May 11, 2022. May 11, 2022. Brent. Lang. Elsa. Keslassy.
  8. Screen International. September 21, 2022. Lea Seydoux to join cast of David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds'. Mona. Tabbara. September 21, 2022.
  9. Web site: Cineuropa. 12 December 2023. David Cronenberg taps Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger for The Shrouds. David. Katz. 3 April 2023.
  10. Web site: David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' Adds Sandrine Holt. Deadline Hollywood. April 18, 2023. Anthony. D'Alessandro. April 18, 2023.
  11. Web site: David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds', With Vincent Cassel, Diane Kruger & Guy Pearce, To Begin Filming In May. Deadline Hollywood. Andreas. Wiseman. March 30, 2023. March 30, 2023.
  12. Web site: June 20, 2023. June 20, 2023. Ryan Louis. Squires. John Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' – Filming Has Wrapped on Cronenberg's Latest Twisted Vision. Bloody Disgusting.
  13. Web site: The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024.
  14. Web site: Ryan. Lattanzio. 11 April 2024. 11 April 2024. 2024 Cannes Film Festival Lineup Revealed: Paul Schrader, Andrea Arnold, and David Cronenberg Among Competition Filmmakers. IndieWire.
  15. Barraclough. Leo. 13 May 2024. David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' Debuts Teaser Ahead of World Premiere in Cannes Competition (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. 14 May 2024.
  16. Web site: The Shrouds . . August 19, 2024.
  17. 21 June 2024. Les distributeurs ajustent leurs line-ups. Boxoffice Pro. fr. 20 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Cannes Film Festival Lineup Set: Competition Includes Coppola, Audiard, Cronenberg, Arnold, Lanthimos, Sorrentino & Abbasi's Trump Movie — Full List. Ntim. Zac. 11 April 2024. Deadline Hollywood. 9 May 2024.

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