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Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson’s ‘Die, My Love’ Thrills Cannes and Secures Mubi Deal

The Lynne Ramsay-directed adaptation of Ariana Harwicz's novel premiered at Cannes, earning a standing ovation and entering Palme d'Or competition, with Mubi acquiring distribution rights.

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Jennifer Lawrence poses during a photocall for the film Die, My Love at the Cannes Film Festival. (Photo by Bertrand GUAY / AFP)

Overview

  • Die, My Love’ premiered at the 78th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2025, receiving a nine-minute standing ovation and critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of postpartum psychosis.
  • Jennifer Lawrence stars as a mother grappling with mental health struggles, alongside Robert Pattinson as her husband, in a film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lynne Ramsay.
  • The film, based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel, is in contention for the prestigious Palme d’Or and marks Ramsay’s return to Cannes after an eight-year hiatus.
  • Mubi has acquired the film's distribution rights for North America and several other territories, reportedly in a deal exceeding $20 million.
  • Lawrence, who co-produced the film, drew on her personal experiences with motherhood, describing postpartum as isolating and transformative during the Cannes press conference.