Cinekid Opening Film ‘Jippie No More!’ Boarded by M-Appeal (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor M-Appeal has acquired sales rights to uplifting family film “Jippie No More!,” which will world premiere as the opening film at Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam in October.
The film will be distributed in Benelux by Cinéart. The film, from Dutch director Margien Rogaar and writer Fiona van Heemstra, follows the story of Jaap Peter, also known as “Jippie” (played by Wesley van Klink), a lively 16-year-old boy, as he eagerly prepares for his older sister’s wedding at their beloved grandfather’s country house.
As the whole family rallies together to create the perfect celebration, Jaap Peter falls in love for the first time. But when the girl of his dreams is smitten with his younger sister Joe instead, Jaap Peter is disheartened and loses interest in the wedding, until he realizes that his presence and the unbreakable bond of his family are vital in making the party a success.
Rogaar said: “ ‘Jippie No More!’ is a coming-of-age story. Each member of the family takes a step in life away from the old structure they have together.
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