Film Factory Boards Colombian Juan Sebastian Quebrada’s Debut Pic ‘El Otro Hijo’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAnna Marie de la Fuente Barcelona-based Film Factory Entertainment has picked up world sales rights to “El Otro Hijo,” the feature debut of Colombia’s Juan Sebastián Quebrada.
The Evidencia Films production adds to the growing list of Colombian pickups by Film Factory, including last year’s sweeping Premios Platino winner, “Memories of My Father” (“El Olvido que Seremos”) by Fernando Trueba.
and Laura Mora’s “Kings of the World,”which competes at the upcoming San Sebastian Film Festival and is part of Toronto’s Industry Select section. “Film Factory is excited to be on board; Colombian cinema is very strong and we are eager to discover new talents from the country.
We believe we found one in Juan Sebastián Quebrada,” Film Factory’s Vicente Canales told Variety. “El Otro Hijo” is a coming-of-age tale that revolves around a teenager who after the sudden and unexpected death of his younger brother, falls in love with his deceased brother’s ex-girlfriend and, through that love, finds the strength to fight on.
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