Monica Barbaro is heading to the cathedral…

MUBI has picked up the U.S. and Canadian rights to Ricky D’Ambrose’s The Cathedral starring the part-Mexican American actress and Top Gun: Maverick star.

Visit Films is handling international rights and will be bringing the feature to the Marché du film in Cannes, following a deal negotiated with Ryan Kampe and Lydia Rodman of Visit on behalf of the filmmakers.

The Cathedral is a semi-autobiographical account of Notes on an Appearance director D’Ambrose’s childhood, as well as a reflection of the U.S. during a specific moment in time.

Spanning 20 years, the film is a sprawling impressionistic portrait of the Damrosch family seen through the eyes of only child, Jesse Damrosch. As the family buckles under the weight of his parents’ disintegrating marriage, Jesse comes into his own as a young man and artist.

Barbaro stars alongside Brian d’Arcy, Mark Zeisler, Geraldine Singer and William Bednar-Carter. The film is produced by Graham Swon and executive produced by David Lowery, through Swon’s production company Ravenser Odd.

D’Ambrose said: “MUBI’s history of championing filmmakers I admire greatly means The Cathedral will be in good hands, and that the film will continue exist beyond its run at festivals. ”