Newen Connect Posts Deals On Christian Duguay’s ‘Ride Above’, Unveils First Image – AFM
31.10.2022 - 12:13
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EXCLUSIVE: Newen Connect has unveiled a raft of deals on Canadian director Christian Duguay’s new feature Ride Above, starring Carmen Kassovitz as a teenager raised in a horse racing milieu who rises above the challenges of a tragic, life-changing accident.
The film has sold to Germany (DCM Film Distribution), Austria (Polyfilm), Spain (Deaplaneta), Portugal (Lusomundo), Italy (Eagle Pictures), Switzerland (Pathé) Belgium (Vertigo) Poland (Best Film), Czech & Slovak Rep. (AQS), Bulgaria (Beta Film), Canada (Films Opale) Australia (Madman), Singapore (Shaw Renters), Latin America (CDC United Networks) and Skeye (Airlines).
Pathé is gearing up to give the film a wide in France on December 21.
Kassovitz plays a teenager who has been born and raised with horses at her parent’s racehorse stable. From an early age, the rider forges a deep exceptional bond with a young horse, in whom she sees a champion.
A tragic accident threatens to bring both their racing careers to an end, but against the odds, over the arc of 15 years, they will battle tirelessly together to achieve victory.
Melanie Thierry and Pio Marmai co-star as the girl’s parents.
“We love this movie which illustrates so much how humans, animals and nature are connected to each other, and how this indefectible bound makes us stronger,” said Sabine Chemaly, EVP International Distribution at Newen Connect.
“Together the horse and the girl will conquer the impossible. Passion, resilience, and courage are inspiring values nowadays and we are delighted to work with such great partners across the world.”
The production has collaborated with a number of different specialists to faithfully capture the reality of riding with a disability.
France Handicap, the major local