by FilmInk Staff
Madman Entertainment will theatrically release Jane Schoenbrun’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Paweł Pawlikowski’s Fatherland, Lukas Dhont’s Coward, Markus Schleinzer’s Rose, and Karim Aïnouz’s Rosebush Pruning
MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service and production company, has shared details of their continued partnership with independent distributor, Madman Entertainment, in Australia and New Zealand, which will see Madman sub-distribute key titles theatrically in the region.
Madman will release the Cannes breakout hit and Queer Palm winner Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, written and directed by Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw the TV Glow, We’re All Going to the World’s Fair) on August 6 in Australia and August 20 in New Zealand. The film is led by Emmy-winning® actress Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, Sex Education, Scoop), and also stars Amanda Fix, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Patrick Fischler, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kevin McDonald, Quintessa Swindell, and Jack Haven. The film is produced by Plan B.
Madman will later release winner of the Cannes Best Director prize Fatherland and winner of the Cannes Best Actor award Coward, as well as the Berlinale selections Rosebush Pruning and Rose.
Paweł Pawlikowski’s (Ida, Cold War) acclaimed Fatherland had its World Premiere in Competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where Pawlikowski won Best Director. Written by Pawlikowski and Henk Handloegten, the film stars Academy Award®-nominated Sandra Hüller (The Zone of Interest, Anatomy of a Fall), Hanns Zischler(Munich, Germany Year 90 Nine Zero, Kings of the Road), August Diehl (A Hidden Life, Inglourious Basterds), Devid Striesow (All Quiet On The Western Front), and Anna Madeley (Patrick Melrose, All Creatures Great And Small).
Lukas Dhont’s Cannes competition title Coward, stars Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne who were awarded the Best Actor prize at Cannes for their performances. Directed by Dhont and co-written with Angelo Tijssens, the film is a WWI drama about queer love in the midst of the horrors of war. MUBI released Dhont’s previous Oscar® -nominated film Close in select territories.
Rosebush Pruning is the latest feature from Karim Aїnouz (Motel Destino, Firebrand, Invisible Life) and one of the most audacious, conversation-starting films of the year. The film brings together an A-list cast in a bold, unpredictable portrait of a wealthy family, where privilege, desire and long-buried secrets collide. The film stars Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, The Boys in the Boat), Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six, Zola), Jamie Bell (All of Us Strangers, Rocketman), Lukas Gage (The White Lotus, Euphoria), Elena Anaya (The Skin I Live In, MotherFatherSon) with Tracy Letts (Lady Bird, Ford vs Ferrari), Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value, A Complete Unknown) and Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl, The Naked Gun).
Sandra Hüller (Fatherland) also stars in the Berlinale Competition title Rose, directed by Markus Schleinzer and written by Schleinzer and Alexander Bom. Set in the early 17th Century, the film follows a mysterious soldier, a woman disguised as a man, who appears in a secluded Protestant village claiming to be the heir to a long-abandoned farmstead. Hüller won the Silver Bear for Best Leading Actress at Berlinale for her performance.
About MUBI
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. MUBI creates, curates, acquires and champions visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world.
MUBI is a place to discover ambitious films by boundary-pushing filmmakers — from iconic directors to emerging auteurs — all carefully chosen by MUBI’s curators. With MUBI GO, members in select countries can get a free ticket every week to see the best new films in cinemas. And Notebook explores all sides of cinema culture — both in print and online.
Founded in 2007 by Efe Cakarel, MUBI is the biggest community of film lovers anywhere, with members across 190 different countries. MUBI is headquartered in London, with 15 offices across the world and over 400 employees.
MUBI also owns The Match Factory, a premier international sales company for independent cinema, acquired in 2022. The Match Factory operates alongside MUBI, focusing on world sales for exceptional films that fall outside MUBI’s own distribution slate.
MUBI additionally owns a majority stake in leading Benelux film distributor Cinéart.
About Madman Entertainment
Madman Entertainment is an independent distributor with a focus on remarkable stories. We are proud to share films with audiences in Australia and New Zealand that transcend the screen; start conversations, encourage reflection and empower change.
From documentaries that reflect on our national identity, to bold dramas that push the boundaries of cinema, or animated content at the bleeding edge of creativity, Madman represents content that connects with audiences well beyond the cinema or lounge room.
