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Paris Can Wait SCL • 5 / 12 / 2017 • PG • Ltd . • Flat

Cast : Alec Baldwin , Diane Lane , Arnaud Viard
Director : Eleanor Coppola
Screenplay : Eleanor Coppola
Website : sonyclassics . com / ParisCanWait
Synopsis : Anne is at a crossroads in her life . Long married to a successful , driven but inattentive movie producer , she unexpectedly finds herself taking a car trip from Cannes to Paris with a business associate of her husband . What should be a seven-hour drive turns into a carefree two-day adventure replete with diversions involving picturesque sights , fine food and wine , humor , wisdom and romance — reawakening Anne ’ s senses and giving her a new lust for life .
Marketing / Promotion : Capitalize on the film ’ s love of food and beautiful scenery in your promotions . Team with restaurants , particularly French and Italian cuisine , for bounce backs , Dinner and a Movie packages , and more . Have a French restaurant create a special inspired by the film . Highlight positive reviews and strong word of mouth buzz the movie generates . It had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival .
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