Michael Winterbottom's 'Trishna', Starring Freida Pinto and Riz Ahmed, Obtains U.K. Distribution

LONDON -- Michael Winterbottom's Trishna, starring Freida Pintoand Riz Ahmed, has guaranteed U.K. and Irish distribution privileges via a cope with British independent Artificial Eye.our editor recommendsToronto 2011: Sundance Chooses Takes United States Privileges to 'Trishna'Trishna: Toronto Review The distributor sealed an offer with sales and finance banner Bankside Films. VIDEO: 'Trishna' Trailer: Freida Pinto Stars within the Michael Winterbottom-Directed Drama The film, set to unspool throughout the BFI London Film Festival in a few days, is really a contemporary romantic drama inspired by Thomas Hardy's Tess from the d'Urbervilles. Shot in India, the film opened throughout the Toronto Worldwide Film Festival recently. Winterbottom directed as well as created with Melissa Parmenter for Revolution Films with Bankside aboard like a financier. Other backers range from the U.K. Film Council, VTR Media Opportunities, Bob Film Sweden, Film I Huge and also the Swedish Film Institute. The offer was discussed by Artificial Eye Boss Louisa Dent and Bankside marketing and advertising chief Stephen Kelliher. Related Subjects Worldwide