Martin Scorsese Named Executive Producer On 'Pieces Of A Woman' Starring Vanessa Kirby & Shia LaBeouf

In the world of film, the title of executive producer is normally something that is given to people who put their stamp of approval on the project. This could be a financier, a producer that was more hands-off than usual, or maybe another filmmaker. The latter case is what happened with Martin Scorsese and the upcoming feature, “Pieces of a Woman.”

BRON just announced that Martin Scorsese has joined the film team of “Pieces of a Woman” as an executive producer, giving his de facto seal of approval for Kornél Mundruczó’s upcoming feature that marks the filmmaker’s English-language debut. Previously, Mundruczó was probably best known for the film, “White God,” which was an acclaimed drama out of Cannes several years ago.

“Pieces of a Woman” stars Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Schlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmy Fails, and Ellen Burstyn. The film follows the story of a married couple (Kirby and LaBeouf) that are faced with a terrible tragedy during a planned home birth due to the negligence of the midwife (Parker). From there, the couple has to navigate the turmoil that follows.

“It’s lucky to see a movie that takes you by surprise,” said Scorsese. “It’s a privilege to help it find the wide audience it deserves. ‘Pieces of a Woman’ for me was a deep and uniquely moving experience. I was emotionally invested in it from the first scene, and the experience only intensified as I watched, spellbound by the filmmaking and the work of a splendid cast that includes my old colleague Ellen Burstyn. You feel as if you’ve been dropped into the vortex of a family crisis and moral conflict with all its nuances, drawn-out with care and compassion but without judgment. Kornél Mundruczó has a fluid, immersive style with the camera that makes it hard to look away, and impossible not to care.”

Kornél Mundruczó added, “When I first was contacted by Martin Scorsese after he saw ‘Pieces of a Woman,’ time stopped for a second. It is an utter privilege that someone, who has seen and experienced filmmaking inside and out appreciates what we’ve created. One always feels more vulnerable with intimate and ‘close to your heart’ materials, but Martin Scorsese joining ‘Pieces of a Woman,’ on top of an already fantastic cast and crew, is a deeply appreciated validation of the risks one takes when going forward to make something truly personal.”

“Pieces of a Woman” is expected to have its world premiere at this year’s Venice Film Festival before having a special Gala Screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.