The film directed byStephen Soucymakes it world premiere on Saturday at DOC NYC.
They were life partners from 1961 until Merchants death in 2005.
Many of his films with Merchant have been restored and rereleased by Cohen Media Group.
Filmmakers James Ivory (R) and Ismail Merchant in the 1970s.Cohen Media Group
CMG acquired the film during production in a deal with Soucys production company, Modernist Film.
It plans a 2024 North American theatrical release.
His current theater work includesRomy and Michele The Musical, andCake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist.
Director James Ivory (L) with actor Anthony Hopkins and producer Ismail Merchant on the set of ‘The Remains of the Day’ in 1993.Everett Collection
