Picture Tree Takes ‘Divine Remedy,’ Directed by Markell Brothers, Whose ‘Grand Finale’ Sells to Key Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Picture Tree Intl. has taken international sales rights to Icelandic comedy “Divine Remedy,” which is shooting in Iceland and Rioja, Spain.
The film is tentatively slated for a 2025 release, with PTI planning to present a first promo during summer/autumn 2024. “Divine Remedy,” directed by the Markell Brothers, tells the story of a group of Icelandic priests sent on a mission to find quality sacramental wine, only to miss a series of miraculous events, including the Second Coming of Christ.
The comedy promises to blend spiritual quests with spirited misadventures, maintaining the Markell Brothers’ signature style that has dominated Icelandic cinema.
Picture Tree has recently closed sales on the Markell Brothers’ “Grand Finale,” a box office hit in Iceland, in Germany and Austria (Mindjazz Pictures), Latin America (Encripta), Taiwan (Cola Films) and Australia (Palace Entertainment) following its European Film Market launch. “Divine Remedy” stars an ensemble of Icelandic actors with a track record in both national and international cinema.
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