74 year old German filmmaker and cult icon Werner Herzog’s (Nosferatu: Phantom Der Nacht) latest film, the dark eco-thriller Salt and Fire has been picked up for U.S. distribution by Xlrator Media, it was announced today.
“In a career spanning six decades, Werner Herzog has dazzled and challenged audiences with his unique cinematic vision.
The deal was negotiated by XLrator Media’s Barry Gordon and Lea Flome with Creative Artists Agency on behalf of the filmmakers.
We’re honored to bring audiences his thought-provoking and very timely environmental thriller with the remarkable cast of Michael Shannon, Gael Garcia Bernal and Veronica Ferres,” said XLrator Media CEO Barry Gordon.