Mia Hansen-Løve's Wollstonecraft Biopic Adds Reinsve, Flynn, and Krieps Ahead of TIFF Market
Renate Reinsve has been confirmed to play Mary Wollstonecraft in Mia Hansen-Løve's period drama If Love Should Die, with Johnny Flynn and Vicky Krieps joining the cast. The film is a European co-production involving Ireland, France, Norway, Spain, and the UK, backed by Anonymous Content and RT Features. Goodfellas will handle international sales at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the project will be launched.
The project unites production entities from five European nations, with Anonymous Content and RT Features providing financial backing. Goodfellas will manage international distribution at the Toronto festival, while domestic rights are jointly handled by Anonymous Content and CAA Media Finance.
Beyond the lead, the ensemble includes Johnny Flynn, Vicky Krieps, Charlie Kelly, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge, and Jane Beever. This marks a significant cross-border effort for the director, launching at the market with a completed script.
This high-profile European co-production could renew public engagement with Mary Wollstonecraft's writings and ideas, potentially shaping cultural conversations around gender and philosophy. The multi-national financing structure may also serve as a blueprint for independent filmmakers seeking broader distribution. For audiences, the star-studded cast might draw attention to historical narratives that are often overlooked, while the TIFF launch could elevate the film's commercial and critical prospects.