A New York-based indie distributor has secured North American distribution rights to a French historical drama that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Emmanuel Marre's "A Man of His Time" examines the Vichy regime's collaboration with Nazi Germany and won the screenplay award at Cannes, with a planned theatrical release in 2026. The film centres on Henri Marre, a character inspired by the director's own great-grandfather, as he navigates the political landscape of 1940s France.

Critics praised the film for its unconventional approach to period storytelling, combining contemporary filmmaking techniques with historical material in ways that engage modern audiences. 1-2 Special, known for acquiring festival selections with critical recognition, will add the film to its slate of independent auteur projects. The distributor has previously secured rights to other acclaimed festival films including works by Mark Jenkin and Christian Petzold.