It has been optioned for film by Focus Features.
Executives from Focus Features were working with him today to draft a statement of thanks.
The film was later placed in turnaround and bought by Focus Features.
An American remake of the film is in development at Focus Features.
The movie was released in 2003 by Focus Features.
The book has been optioned to become a motion picture through Focus Features.
Worldwide rights to the independently produced film were acquired by Focus Features.
James Schamus of Focus Features makes the most successful "small" movies around.
More recently, the company acquired Nordic rights for Focus Features.
Marc Turtletaub paid $400,000 to Focus Features to buy back the rights to the film and for development costs.