Wild Bunch sells Maiwenn’s Paris-set ensemble story.

Sundance Selects has taken on another Cannes 2011 festival title: Maiwenn’s Poliss, which is sold by Wild Bunch.

The deal for the film was negotiated by Arianna Bocco, Senior Vice President of Acquisitions & Productions, and Betsy Rodgers, Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for Sundance Selects with Wild Bunch on behalf of the filmmakers.

Alain Attal produced.

The story is about a child protection unit in Paris.

Jonathan Sehring, President of Sundance Selects, said: “With Poliss, Maiwenn has given the Cannes Film Festival a jolt of electricity with an unforgettable ensemble cast. We think her incredibly cinematic story will really connect with American audiences.”

Sundance Selects previously bought Sleeping Beauty, House of Tolerance,Goodbye First Love and The Kid With a Bike; sister company IFC Midnight bought Snowtown.