The epic-length biographical drama about a violent Venezuelan revolutionary known as “Carlos the Jackal” attracted some of the better reviews to come out of the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes Film Festival Review: "Carlos"Like “Che,” “Carlos” carries with it an unwieldy running time that will limit wide theatrical release, although it will thrive on television and DVD ...

'Carlos' gives French TV momentum An irony at the recent Cannes Film Festival was that one of its most-liked movies won't be seen by most audiences theatrically -- but rather as a TV miniseries.

IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to the theatrical version of “Carlos,” directed by Olivier Assayas (“Summer Hours”). IFC plans a fall 2010 release for the film, a shortened version of ...