Cannes Abortion Drama ‘Power Alley’ Secures Distribution in Spain (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Berlin-based sales agency M-Appeal has closed a deal with Reverso Films for the Spanish distribution of Lillah Halla’s “Power Alley.” Reverso Films, which specializes in distributing emerging talents from Europe and Latin America, will launch the film this week at the Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival.
After a festival run in generalist, social issue and LGBTQ+ festivals in Spain, the film will be released in 15-25 cinemas across the country, alongside special events and screening-debates with invited panellists. “We are thrilled to bring this dynamic, female-driven film to cinemas across Spain.
It is timely, energetic and powerful filmmaking from an exciting new female voice in cinema, which will speak to modern audiences,” said Sylvie Leray, managing director of Reverso Films. “Power Alley,” which had its world premiere in Critics’ Week in Cannes, is a fast-paced drama set in Brazil.
The film follows talented volleyball player Sofia, who discovers she is pregnant on the eve of a career-defining game. Seeking an abortion, which is illegal in Brazil, she is confronted by a fundamentalist group who become fixated on stopping her.
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