Matthew McConaughey's new film "The Sea of Trees" will be screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival this week. Directed by Gus Van Sant, the film co-stars Naomi Watts and Ken Watanabe. It is an emotional drama about a man who rediscovers his will to live. Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have just bought the rights to distribute the film in the US. Clips from the film have already made their way online.