Fox Searchlight has nabbed the US distribution rights to See Saw Films’ Shame.

Directed by Steve McQueen (Hunger), Shame stars Michael Fassbender (Fish Tank), Carey Mulligan (An Education), James Badge Dale (The Departed), Hannah Ware (Cop Out) and Nicole Beharie (American Violet).

Brandon (Fassbender) is a 30-something man living in New York who is unable to manage his sex life. After his wayward younger sister (Mulligan) moves into his apartment, Brandon’s world spirals out of control.

Shame premiered at the 68th Venice Film Festival last week to overwhelming acclaim. Fox Searchlight will release the film in the US this year with a hefty Academy Award campaign.

Meanwhile, Momentum Pictures will unspool Shame in the U.K. early next year

Source: Deadline