'A Very Long Engagement' Press Day

The speaker discusses acquiring the rights to adapt a book into a film after Delicatessen. Despite initial concerns, Warner Bros. agreed to a French-language adaptation with final cut rights. The collaboration with Warner was smooth, resulting in a French film distributed globally. The project is historically significant, combining American resources with French production, and highlights the unique opportunity for creative control.

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