Directorial enigma Terrence Malick‘s latest Knight Of Cups is currently awaiting a release date. The writer/helmer’s work of late has divided commentators into “profound!” and “pretentious!” camps, with entries such as The Tree Of Life provoking cheers and boos in equal measure.
While the cinemagoing public are deprived of his latest offering, some promotional shots have been released which display Malick and DOP Emmanuel Lubezki‘s typical flair for eye-catching imagery:
Unveiled at the Berlin International Film Festival, anticipation is naturally high whatever the outcome. Cups follows Christian Bale as tortured movie scribe Rick, who roams around Hollywood pondering the nature of existence.
He’s laden with the requisite Daddy issues, and of course the poor soul is involved with a succession of beautiful women – Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman and Imogen Poots co-star.
Yes, it looks like Rick really is having a tough time of it, but never mind, at least he’ll be well-lit in front of Malick’s lens.
Broad Green Pictures are distributing the film in the US, it’s just a case of when. Knight Of Cups also features Freida Pinto, Teresa Palmer, veteran character actor Brian Dennehy and Wes Bentley.
The film will have a steep climb with some critics! More images can be found here.
