Director ‘Splitsville’ shouts while Dakota Johnson Pic obtains an 8 -minute cane ovation

Effort to produce the second feature of Michael Angelo Covino, Splitsvillewas unveiled this evening as part of the first section of the Cannes Film Festival. He was welcomed with an eight -minute reception.

The comedy, co-written by Covino and Kyle Martin, follows Ashley (Adria Arjona) who, after having asked for a divorce, stimulates the good-natured Carey (Kyle Marvin) to run to her friends, Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Covino), for his support. Their secret of happiness is an open marriage; In other words, until Carey crosses the line and throws all their relationships in chaos. The film also features Nicholas Braun, Ot Fagbenle, David Castañeda and Charlie Gillespie.

Covino said, “What interests me are the moments when people think they are doing the right thing … but end up being mistaken.”

He and Marvin have developed Splitsville As part of their first agreement of several looks with the studios of subjects, which produced the beginnings of Covino, The climb. With Topic Studios and Neon, Covino and Marvin produced Splitsville With Emily Kortweg for their business, look at this ready. Johnson, Ro Donelly and Samantha Racanelli produce for Time photos of Teat, Arjona and Paul Barbeau serving as EPS. Ryan Heller and Jeff Deutchman are producers.

Splitsville Obtains an American theatrical release of August 22.

The climb Won Covino Cannes’ a certain look – Jury Favorite Award in 2019.

Erik Pedersen contributed to this report.