In news that is sure to excite fans of classic cinema, Netflix has announced a new partnership with M2K Films that will bring films from iconic filmmakers including Charlie Chaplin, François Truffaut, Jacques Demy, Alain Resnais, Krzysztof Kieślowski, and more to the streaming platform.
The deal is set to bring 50 movies from the MK2 Films catalog to Netflix throughout 2020, beginning April 24th. Some of the named films as of now are 12 Truffaut classics: Bed and Board, Fahrenheit 451, Confidentially Yours, Jules and Jim, Love on the Run, Shoot the Piano Player, Stolen Kisses, The 400 Blows, The Last Metro, The Soft Skin, The Woman Next Door, and Two English Girls.
MK2 CEO Nathanael Karmitz said in a statement, “We are very pleased that Netflix is growing on the heritage of cinema and major international auteurs with this agreement. The role of MK2, through its catalog of over 800 titles representing part of the world history of cinema, is to contribute to the transmission of this universal heritage of film and discover constantly these films to the largest number, the most youth. This distribution agreement is good news for all lovers of French cinema and its history.”
Netflix acquisition director Sara May added, “We are pleased to offer our members a selection of masterpieces. These films’ heritage is universal and will always remain an inspiration both for our members and for the writers and directors we work with today.”
The addition of these directors is a step in the right direction for Netflix to bring more classic cinema to new and old fans alike.
