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UPDATED with gross adjustments and finals. Nadav Lapid’s Synonyms found the right words this weekend to have a solid opening in two locations, bringing in $17,891. The acclaimed French-Israeli film about cultural identity played to sold-out screenings in New York, setting itself up for a nationwide expansion to Los…

After a strong opening for Pain and Glory, Sony Pictures Classics will throw another title into the Specialty box office mix this weekend with the Ira Sachs drama Frankie starring Isabelle Huppert. The actress is certainly a draw when it comes to prestigious awards and there’s hope that her name will bring in…

Since his 2005 Sundance winner 40 Shades of Blue, Ira Sachs has been synonymous with the U.S. indie sector, so it was a huge leap for the director to make the leap into this year's Cannes competition. With a strong international cast headed by Isabelle Huppert and including Marisa Tomei, Brendan Gleeson, and Jérémie…

EXCLUSIVE: The Cannes Film Festival is a couple weeks out, but Sony Pictures Classics has gotten on the board with a splashy deal. SPC is acquiring Frankie before the Ira Sachs-directed film makes its world premiere in competition on the Croisette. The deal is for North America, Eastern Europe (including CIS)…