The film opened the 2007 Venice International Film Festival , making Wright , at 35 , the youngest director ever to be so honoured . The film also opened the 2007 Vancouver International Film Festival . '' Atonement '' was released in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 7 September 2007 , and in North America on 7 December 2007 . Worldwide distribution was managed by Universal Studios , with minor releases through other divisions
Venice International Film Festival
64th Venice International Film Festival
Atonement (film)