Kino Lorber takes US, Mediawan closes sales in Cannes on ‘Soundtrack To A Coup d’Etat’ (exclusive)
Johan Grimonprez’s Sundance doc unravels colonial power dynamics in Africa
Neon reunites with Joachim Trier, Renate Reinsve on ‘Sentimental Value’
Mk2 handles international sales in Cannes.
Trump campaign says it will file suit against the makers of ‘The Apprentice'
The biographical drama is believed to be still seeking a US distribution deal.
Buyers take shine to Agathe Riedinger’s Cannes Competition title ‘Wild Diamond’ (exclusive)
Pyramide International is handling sales.
Concourse reports brisk Cannes sales on Aaron Eckhart action thriller ‘Raider’ (exclusive)
Sales close in Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia.
India’s Cannes Competition entry ‘All We Imagine As Light’ charms buyers (exclusive)
Luxbox is handling international sales.
Indian Paintbrush founder Steven Rales buys Criterion, Janus Films (exclusive)
Leadership and mission of the companies will not change.
Sideshow, Janus Films acquire Cannes Competition entry ‘All We Imagine As Light’
Payal Kapadia’s feature is first from India to compete for Palme d’Or in 30 years.
Curzon CEO talks cinema focus, flexible windows and the plans for revived Artificial Eye
“Number one, we’re a cinema company,” says Edward Fletcher who took over from Philip Knatchbull in November 2023.
Media Luna strikes multi-territory deal on ‘Perdida - Lost Sofia’ (exclusive)
Paris-based Factoris Films buys rights.
Sylvain Chomet’s ‘The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Film in production ahead of 2025 completion.
US buyers in Cannes proving wary of hot topics
“You need to see these films to gauge playability,” said one US buyer.
Mubi scoops Cannes Competition title ‘The Girl With The Needle’
Marks the third Palme d’Or contender secured by the streamer and distributor.
US, UK distributors bite into BIFA winner ‘The Taste Of Mango’ (exclusive)
Chloe Abrahams won best debut director for her documentary at last year’s BIFAs.
Rialto appoints head of acquisitions, secures major funding boost (exclusive)
The distributor is hunting up to eight strong titles at the market.
Neon snaps up Mohammad Rasoulof’s Cannes contender ‘The Seed Of The Sacred Fig’
The filmmaker has fled his native Iran following pressure from authorities over the feature.
Neon pounces in Cannes on Stephen King adaptation ‘The Monkey’
Production recently wrapped and Neon plans a 2025 theatrical release.
Focus Features lands Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’, starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons
The feature is a remake of South Korean science fiction comedy ‘Save The Green Planet’.
Quiver, Premiere Entertainment Group strike North American deal on ‘Plan B’ (exclusive)
Jamie Lee and Jon Heder star.
MAD picks up Cannes titles ‘Ghost Trail’, ‘The Village Next To Paradise’ for MENA (exclusive)
Further upcoming titles from the 30-strong haul include Anne-Marie Jacir’s upcoming ‘All Before You’’.
