Locarno, San Sebastian title ‘Piaffe’ scores North American theatrical deal (exclusive)

Oscilloscope has acquired North American rights to Ann Oren’s Piaffe, which debuted in Locarno this summer and is currently playing in the Zabaltegi-Tabakalera competition at San Sebastian.

The company is planning a theatrical release in 2023; Rediance represents world sales on the title.

Piaffe is Oren’s fiction feature debut. It follows a woman who develops an obsession with foleying the perfect sound for a commercial featuring a horse.

The German- and English-language title was produced by Kristof Gerega, Sophie Ahrens and Fabian Altenried of Schuldenberg Films.

Oscilloscope head of acquisitions Aaron Katz said Oren “has created a mesmerising world full of flora, fauna, and fantasy, capturing human emotion and desire in a beautifully palpable way.”

Piaffe won an award from the young persons’ jury in Locarno’s international competition.

Filmmaker and visual artist Oren has previously directed mid-length documentaries including 2017’s The World Is Mine, which debuted at Poland’s New Horizons Film Festival.

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