[ 29 ] [ 30 ] Cannes festival director Thierry Frémaux responded that this was a "ridiculous decision that borders on a call for censorship" and that it was "scandalous coming from an 'ecumenical' jury". [ 30 ] The "talking fox" was nominated for the Palm Dog , but lost to Dug from Up . [ 31 ] Two versions were available for buyers at the Cannes film market, nicknamed the "Catholic" and "Protestant" versions, where the former had some of the most explicit scenes removed while the latter was uncut. The uncut version was released theatrically to a general audience on 20 May 2009 in Denmark . It was acquired for British distribution by Artificial Eye and American by IFC Films . [ 32 ] In both Ireland and the United Kingdom, Antichrist was released uncut with an 18 certificate . [ 33 ] The British Advertising Standards Authority received seven complaints about the film poster, which was based on the original poster and shows the couple as they are having sexual intercourse. The organization decided to approve the poster, finding it to not be pornographic since its "dark tone" made it "unlikely to cause sexual excitement". An alternative poster, featuring only quotes from reviews and no image at all, was used in outdoor venues and as an alternative for publishers who desired it. [ 34 ] The film received a limited theatrical run in Australia followed by a basic DVD release in early 2010. Sale of the DVD