iW NEWS | Benten Films Acquires "Free Will"

Benton Films, the first DVD label run by film critics, has acquired the North American DVD rights to Bavaria Film International's award winning 2006 drama "The Free Will." Directed by Matthias Glasner, the film won the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution at the 2006 Berlinale, as well as Best Actor awards for Jurgen Vogel at both the Tribeca Film Festival and Chicago International Film Festival. "We're honored to have acquired such a prestigious title," said Andrew Grant, President of Benten Films. "The Free Will" will be released on June 24, 2008. [Peter Knegt]

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