‘Sisu,’ a TIFF Midnight Madness Favorite, Acquired by Lionsgate
Lionsgate emerged victorious from a competitive bidding war over Finnish film “Sisu,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews.The Midnight Madness favorite will be released in U.S. theaters at a yet to be announced date. Sony’s Stage 6 Films financed the film and will handle international rights, with the exception of Nordics, which are held by Nordisk Film.Written and directed by Jalmari Helander, “Sisu” begins in 1945 when ex-soldier Aatami (Jorma Tommila) discovers a treasure trove of gold buried in the Finnish wilderness.