Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired the North American rights to German director Christian Petzold’s new film A fireafter its acclaimed world premiere in competition at the Berlin Film Festival.
On Sunday evening (February 25), the work was awarded the Grand Prix of the Berlin Jury, the Silver Bear, by an international jury chaired by Kristen Stewart.
The comedy-drama revolves around four very different young people who are unexpectedly thrown together in a remote holiday home on the Baltic Sea.
In the rainless summer heat, sparks begin to fly between the group, while the bare bushes around the house also begin to catch fire.
News of the acquisition comes as Sideshow and Janus Films announced Tuesday that they have acquired the North American rights to the Mexican league title. totem.
It was announced by the New York-based sales partners A fire: “Christian Petzold has always been one of the most exciting and surprising filmmakers. A fire depicts him working at the pinnacle of his craft with a thrilling amount of confidence and even humor. We are proud to bring the film to theaters this year.”
A fire was Petzold’s sixth film screened in competition at the Berlinale – after get rid of (2020), transit (2018), barbara (2012)Yell (2007) and buckle (2005) – and was enthusiastically received by critics and audiences.
“I am very pleased that Sideshow and Janus Films have acquired the film in North America. After the shows at the Berlinale, I know for sure A fire find audiences in the US and Canada. I wish us many spectators and sold-out shows,” said Petzold.
The film is produced by Florian Koerner von Gustorf, Michael Weber and Anton Kaiser under the Schramm Film banner.
The ensemble will be led by Thomas Schubert (King of the Stonks) and Paula Bier (transit, get rid of) and together with Langston Uibel, Enno Trebs and Matthias Brandt.
Sideshow and Janus Films are planning a summer 2023 theatrical release.
The deal was negotiated on behalf of The Match Factory filmmakers with Janus Films and Sideshow. Earlier in the day, The Match Factory also unveiled a series of international offerings. Check out the offers here.
Sideshow and Janus Films are planning a summer 2023 theatrical release.
Source: Deadline
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