Alpha Violet Propels ‘Identifying Features’ Directors’ Unconventional Sundance-Winning Cartel Narrative ‘Sujo’ to Cross Borders (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comHolly Jones Premiering in January to a Sundance Dramatic World Cinema Grand Jury Prize, “Sujo” from “Identifying Features” filmmakers Astrid Rondero and Fernanda Valadez has expanded its global reach, closing multiple distribution deals forged by Paris-based Alpha Violet, who heads international distribution.
Paris-based Damned Films has picked up the title for France while Twelve Oaks Pictures, Trigon Films, Cinobo and MCF Megacom have swooped on the film for Spain, Switzerland, Greece and Cyprus and Ex-Yugoslavia territories respectively, with Auckland’s Vendetta Films securing rights to the title for the Australia and New Zealand markets.
The sales outfit, who co-produced the title alongside Valadez and Romero’s EnAguas Cine, Mexico’s Corpulenta and California’s Silent R Management, have also negotiated a TV deal with HBO Europe on top of closing a recent sale to Mexico and Latin American via Cinepolis.
UTA is assisting with the domestic U.S. market. “It’s been incredibly gratifying to reteam with Astrid and Fernanda on ‘Sujo.’ From the win at Sundance to the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve gotten from audiences and buyers around the world, it’s clear that the story of ‘Sujo’ resonates across cultures and time zones,” Virginie Devesa, co-head of Alpha Violet, told Variety.
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