Artist and photographer Caitlin Cronenberg's feature directorial debut 'Humane' has been acquired by IFC Films and Shudder for U.S. distribution. The film is set for a theatrical release on April 26, followed by a debut on Shudder later in the year. Elevation Pictures will handle Canadian distribution. Shot in Hamilton, Ontario, the film features a cast including Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, and Peter Gallagher.
'Humane' is a dystopian satire set in a post-global ecological collapse world where extreme measures are taken to reduce the earth's population. The story revolves around a retired newsman who plans to enlist in the nation's new euthanasia program, leading to unexpected chaos during a family dinner.
