Lauren Greenfield’s Documentary “ The Queen of
Versailles,” which premiered on Thursday night as the opening film at
Sundance, has been picked up by Magnolia Pictures last Friday for theatrical
release! Press for the film so far has been extremely favorable. "The
Queen of Versailles" was only the second film picked up at the
Festival, and is slated for a summer theatrical release. Magnolia president
Eamonn Bowles said of the film in a recent statement, “’The Queen of Versailles’ brilliantly encapsulates the
salient issues of the American economic downturn, while also being one of the most
jaw-droppingly entertaining films I’ve seen in a very long time," and goes
on to say of the director, “Lauren Greenfield is an exceptionally talented
filmmaker with a wonderfully humanistic touch, and she has found a truly
magnetic, charismatic star in Jackie Siegel." Lauren said in a statement
Friday, “I am really excited to be working with Magnolia, who we huddled with
late into last night… I feel like we have found a true kindred spirit, who
cares as much about our film as we do. I am really looking forward to working
with such a smart, impressive team.” We are very excited and proud of Lauren.
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| Image Courtesy of Lauren Greenfield / INSTITUTE |