Paris-based sales house Celluloid Dreams has picked up worldwide rights to Ferzan Ozpetek's Facing Windows. The film, produced by Tilde Corsi and Gianii Romoli's R&C Produzioni, is currently at number two at the Italian box office with more than 1 million tickets sold for a take of Euros 6.4m.

Facing Windows is a also a front runner at Italy's upcoming Donatello awards on April 9 with 11 nominations - the most for any film this year - inclduing Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay for Gianni Romoli and Ozpetek, Best Actress for Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Best Actor for Massimo Girotti and Best Supporting Actress for Serra Yilmaz.