On 12 August 2016 , it was announced Picturehouse had acquired distribution rights to release the film in the United Kingdom and Ireland . Clare Binns , director of programming and acquisition at Picturehouse , praised Verhoeven , whom she described as " a master filmmaker who has always made provocative and exciting work without compromise - '' Elle '' is no exception " and also said , " This gripping , multilayered thriller bowled me over in Cannes and I know it ’s going to be a big talking point . This is what proper cinema for adults is all about . " The film was released in the United Kingdom on 10 March 2017 , which made it not eligible for the 70th British Academy Film Awards
70th British Academy Film Awards
70th British Academy Film Awards
Elle (film)