The deal was announced by Film Movement president Michael Rosenberg and Kevin Chneiweiss of Paris-based SBS International.
Film Movement plans a U.S. theatrical release followed by VOD, digital and home entertainment.
“The Diary of a Chambermaid” marked Jude’s 12th feature in 11 years. The prolific Romanian filmmaker, whose recent credits include “Kontinental ’25” and “Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World,” competed for both the Golden Bear in Berlin and the Golden Leopard in Locarno in 2025.
The acquisition expands Film Movement’s recent slate, which also includes Orian Barki and Meriem Bennani’s animated drama “Bouchra,” a selection of TIFF and NYFF; Stillz’s Venice Orizzonti title “Barrio Triste”; Chie Hayakawa’s Cannes competition film “Renoir”; and Dominik Moll’s upcoming “Case 137.”
