Emilio Mayorga Award-winning French documentary distributor Java Films has grabbed world rights to Anna Giralt’s “Robin Bank,” a doc competition entry at this year’s Malaga festival.Produced by Jorge Caballero at Catalan-Colombian Gusano Films, Germany’s Indie Film and Catalan pubcaster TVC, in partnership with Arte France – La Lucarne, “Robin Bank” tells the story of Catalan activist Enric Durán who, between 2005 and 2008, managed to take out €500,000 ($550,000) in loans from 39 different banks which he never reimbursed, instead using the money to fund social projects.Imprisoned for two months, Durán was released on bail, and while he awaited trial, fled the country, declaring himself a fugitive.
The film received warm a welcome from audiences at its recent world premiere at Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival.‘‘ ‘Robin Bank’ is a unique story that really speaks to our times.
It combines a strong personal story with incredible access and asks fundamental questions about capitalism, underground activist movements and how we can change our world,” Kathryn Bonnici, head of acquisitions and development at Java Films told Variety. “We expect a great performance at festivals and on VOD circuits, as well as appealing in traditional TV slots.”Java Films’ credits include Sara Creta’s “Libya: No Escape from Hell,” Marion Van Renterghem’s “Looking for Merkel.”Durán himself contacted Giralt several years ago to shoot a project he was working on.
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