Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Variety has been given access to the international trailer (below) for “A Thousand Lines,” by one of Germany’s most successful directors, Michael Bully Herbig (“Manitou’s Shoe”), and starring two of its leading actors, Elyas M’Barek (“Fuck You Göhte”) and Jonas Nay (“Deutschland 83”). The film opened via Warner Bros. across German-speaking Europe two weeks ago. Beta Cinema is presenting it to buyers at AFM. “A Thousand Lines” – a blend of satire, drama and comedy – is written by Hermann Florin, inspired by Juan Moreno’s “Tausend Zeilen Lüge.” It is the fictional adaptation of one of Germany’s biggest media scandals. The story centers on freelance journalist Juan Romero, played by M’Barek, who encounters inconsistencies in a cover story by award-winning reporter Lars Bogenius, played by Nay.
KimStim Takes U.S. Rights To Mikhaël Hers’ ‘The Passengers Of The Night’ Starring Charlotte Gainsbourg
03.10.2022 - 17:07 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Brookyln-based arthouse distributor KimStim has acquired all U.S. rights for French director Mikhaël Hers’ fourth feature The Passengers Of The Night, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg as a recently divorced mother battling to keep her family afloat.
The film world premiered in competition in Berlin before playing at Hong Kong and Sydney and is set for sold-out screenings at the BFI London Film Festival this week.
The Passengers Of The Night unfolds against a period of optimism in France in the early 1980s as Francois Mitterrand took the reins of power as the country’s first socialist president in more than two decades.
Gainsbourg stars as a woman whose marriage is coming to an end, leaving her to support her two teenage children on her own. She finds work at a late-night radio show. There, she encounters a troubled teenager, whose free spirit will have a lasting impact on her bruised family as they attempt to tread a new path in life.
The film reunites Gainsbourg with Emmanuelle Béart, who she last worked with on the 1999 film La Bûche (Season’s Beatings).
KimStim plans to release The Passengers Of The Night theatrically in early 2023.
Company co-head Ian Stimler negotiated the deal with Paris-based MK2’s international sales exec Quentin Bohanna.
“We found The Passengers Of The Night to be an achingly sublime, warm and beautifully shot slice of life in 80s Paris,” said Stimler. “Charlotte Gainsbourg, yet again, gives another wonderful performance.”
Other upcoming titles on the KimStim slate include Swiss director Cyril Schäublin’s Unrest, Cambodian director Kavich Neang’s White Building and Bolivian filmmaker Kiro Russo’s El Gran Movimiento.
‘Gomorrah’ Team Takes on ‘The Kollective’ Next, Europe’s The Alliance Reveals at MIA
Marta Balaga The Alliance, which brings together European broadcasters France Télévisions, Italy’s RAI and Germany’s ZDF in a commissioning partnership, announced the development of a new series “The Kollective” at Rome’s MIA Market on Wednesday. France Télévisions, RAI and ZDF decided to join forces back in 2018 to develop and co-produce high-end TV dramas aimed at a broad audience. To date, they have produced nine series, ranging from thrillers to science-fiction, including historical drama “Leonardo,” pictured above. “The Kollective” is a six-episode investigative series created by Leonardo Fasoli and Maddalena Ravagli, also behind hugely popular “Gomorrah” and “ZeroZeroZero.” Femke Wolting is on board as an executive producer.
Charlotte Le Bon’s ‘Falcon Lake’ Finds U.S. Distribution With Yellow Veil; Memento International Closes Sales in Major Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Yellow Veil Pictures has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Canadian director Charlotte Le Bon’s “Falcon Lake” which world premiered at Cannes’ Directors Fortnight. The coming-of-age tale, handled by Memento International, marks the feature debut of Le Bon, an actor-turned-filmmaker who notably starred in Sean Ellis’s “Anthropoid,” Lasse Hallström’s “The Hundred Foot Journey” and Terry George’s “The Promise.” “Falcon Lake” follows two teenagers, Bastien and Chloé, who spend their summer vacation with their families at a lake cabin in Quebec which is haunted by a ghost legend. Despite the age gap between them, they form a singular bond. Ready to overcome his worst fears to earn a place in Chloé’s heart, the young boy experiences a turbulent pivotal moment during this holiday.
Japan’s Oscar Entry ‘Plan 75’ Sells To KimStim For North America; Deals Also Closed For Korea & Spain
EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based Urban Sales has sold Japanese director Chie Hayakawa’s dystopian drama Plan 75 to KimStim for North America, in addition to several other territories. The film won a Camera d’Or Special Mention when it premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes this year, and is also Japan’s submission to the Best International Feature category of the Oscars.
Man takes rescue camel to Las Vegas In-N-Out to get French fries
A Nevada man delighted fast food patrons by bringing a rescue camel to an In-N-Out restaurant in Las Vegas last week. Fergie, a dromedary camel, stood calmly as she was surrounded by cars in the restaurant's drive-thru on October 4. Video shows the camel slowly moving through the drive-thru at the West Coast fast food chain while onlookers laughed and admired the animal from afar. After securing her meal, the camel walked with her handler to the parking lot area where she was surrounded by people who watched her enjoy her food. Rescue camel Fergie was filmed standing patiently in an In-N-Out drive-thru before getting her French fries.
Michael Caine, 89, hard at work as he's pictured playing war veteran on set of new film
Sir Michael Caine has been snapped on the set of his new series, The Great Escaper, which tells the story of a war veteran's escape from a British care home. The 89 year old actor was pictured at Camber Sands, East Sussex, as he takes on the starring role of Bernard Jordan - the former navy officer who made headlines around the globe in 2014. The then-90 year old left the safety of The Pines care home in Hove, East Sussex, to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France.
Cinema Guild Takes North American Rights To Helena Wittmann’s ‘Human Flowers Of Flesh’
Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for Human Flowers of Flesh directed by Helena Wittmann (Drift).
Charlotte Casiraghi, Kristen Stewart and Camila Morrone lead the glamour at Chanel's SS23 Paris Fashion Week show
Chanel to bring an all-star guest list and today's presentation at Paris Fashion Week was no exception. A galaxy of stars were in attendance, for the french luxury heritage brands spring/summer 2023 show, which took place at the Grand Palais Éphémère.
Zurich Winners: Laura Mora’s ‘The Kings Of The World’ Takes Top Feature Prize
Colombian director Laura Mora’s drama The Kings Of The World has clinched the Golden Eye for best feature film at the Zurich Film Festival.
Nicola Peltz serves looks as she takes on Paris Fashion Week with husband Brooklyn Beckham
Nicola Peltz looked stunning as she took on Paris Fashion Week, accompanied by husband Brooklyn Beckham. The couple seemed as loved up as ever as they were pictured in France’s capital, with one shot showing Brooklyn holding his wife’s hand as he pointed to something in the distance and Nicola following his gaze. The actress, 27, rocked a red leather look skirt with a matching jacket, and donned a jumper and tights to keep warm.
Charlotte Gainsbourg Talks Lars Von Trier: “For Me, There Is A Before Lars, And An After Lars” – Zurich Film Festival
Charlotte Gainsbourg revealed the lasting impact of working with Danish director Lars von Trier at a Masterclass at the Zurich Film Festival this week, where she also received its honorary Golden Eye career award.
‘Aftersun’ Trailer: Paul Mescal & Frankie Corio In Charlotte Wells’ Feature Breakout
A24 acquired North American rights to Charlotte Wells’ feature debut breakout Aftersun following its bow in Critics’ Week at the Cannes Film Festival last May. Today, we have the first trailer for the award-winning drama — check it out above. A24 releases in North America on October 21.