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Biopic ‘The Divine Sarah Bernhardt’ sells widely for Memento International (exclusive)
The film about the life of the legendary French stage actress stars Sandrine Kiberlain.
Animated feature ‘Rebellious’ secures UK-Ireland deal
Deals have landed in Africa, UK-Ireland, the Middle East and across Europe.
Festival favourite ’Reinas’ sells around the world for The Yellow Affair (exclusive)
The film has sold to the US and across Europe.
Taiwan’s Hope Marketing sells Bifan drama ‘Who’ll Stop The Rain’ (exclusive)
The firm has also closed a deal for documentary ‘In Search of A Mixed Identity’.
Miguel Gomes’ Cannes title ‘Grand Tour’ heads to Spain, Benelux, Australia
Gomes won best director for the film in Cannes this May.
France’s Indie Sales, Totem, Loco Films shake up sales teams in pre-summer shuffle
The teams will be in place for the autumn festival season.
‘Emmanuelle’ producer Rectangle in talks to form formal partnership with Goodfellas
The move would be the latest sign of consolidation in the French production sector as Covid impact lingers on.
Neon, Dark Castle, Films Boutique execs discuss fickle buyers and picky audiences
”A name brand director always helps,” said Neon’s Jeff Deutchman, of what he looks for in an acquisition.
Altitude sells blur documentary and concert film around the world (exclusive)
Altitude will release the doc in July and the concert film in September, in UK-Ireland.
Chinese sci-fi ‘Escape From The 21st Century’ to be launched by Fortissimo at Toronto (exclusive)
The feature is set to open in China on August 3.
Cannes award-winner ‘Black Dog’ lands UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
The Chinese drama won the Un Certain Regard Prize.
Cannes award-winner ‘Holy Cow’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
The film won the Youth award in Un Certain Regard at Cannes.
Magnify reports roaring trade on Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’ (exclusive)
Omnes Films heartwarmer sells in UK, France, Scandinavia, more.
Cannes Competition title ‘Motel Destino’ scores key deals for The Match Factory
Karim Ainouz’s erotic thriller is heading to Germany, Spain and Latin America.
French hit ‘A Little Something Extra’ sells to key territories (exclusive)
The comedy drama is the biggest film at the French box office so far this year.
NonStop buys four titles including Julia Ducournau’s upcoming ‘Alpha’ (exclusive)
Company also takes Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Christmas Eve In Miller’s Point’.
China’s Parallax takes Shanghai title ‘Qian Tang River’ (exclusive)
This is the feature debut for director Wan Bo.
Mamoru Hosoda’s film catalogue acquired for UK, France, Italy, Germany (exclusive)
Plans for a ‘World of Mamoru Hosoda’ theatrical season.
Global buyers flock to Newen Connect’s French comedy slate (exclusive)
Comedies ’Family Therapy’, ’Open Season’ and ’Lucky Punch’ have lured a long list of buyers.
Beijing Hugoeast Media boards Shanghai competition title ‘Vicissitude’ from Japan (exclusive)
Marks the first Japanese title for the Beijing-based company.