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sales news: 'LET ME GO' sold to Germany

We're thrilled to announce that Maxime Rappaz's "LET ME GO" has secured its first sale ahead of its highly anticipated World Premiere in Cannes ACID. Full news here

"’Let Me Go’ is both classical and modern cinema, with a sexy edge to it. Jeanne Balibar gives a powerful and brave performance.’” Tobias Lehmann, managing director of Alamode Film

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new acquisition: LET ME GO

We're very happy to announce one more acquisition ahead of Cannes 2023: LET ME GO by Maxime Rappaz, which will world premiere as the opening film of the Cannes ACID sidebar.
French actress Jeanne Balibar stars in the lead role of Claudine, an elegant woman in her early 50s, who, although living a traditional life, pursues her desires in an unconventional way.
A regular on the Croisette and a well-known figure of French cinema, Balibar won the César Best Actress prize for her lead role in Cannes Un Certain Regard title “Barbara,” directed by Mathieu Amalric (2017), and has starred in award-winning films including “Cold War,” “Les Misérables” and “Memoria.” The film is shot by acclaimed DoP Benoît Dervaux, long-standing collaborator of the Dardenne brothers.

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Festivals

June 2023

Yesh! Neues aus der jüdischen Filmwelt, CH: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Toronto Jewish FF, CA: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Brno Pride Week, CZ: LONESOME

Guadalajara IFF, MX: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED; IN BED; LIUBEN

Mix Mexico!, MX: IN BED; LONESOME

Danish Film Institute, DK: THE BOOK OF DELIGHTS

Mostra Fire!! Barcelona, ES: CONCERNED CITIZEN

Shanghai IFF, CN: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Kranj Actors FF, SI: 99 MOONS

Motovun Timpetill, HR: BIGMAN

Festival du Cinéma Israélien de Paris, FR: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Shalom Europa, FR: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Sunny Bunny, UA: CONCERNED CITIZEN; LONESOME

Filmfest München, DE: A CUP OF COFFEE AND NEW SHOES ON

Tofifest, PL: A CUP OF COFFEE AND NEW SHOES ON

AMOR Festival, CL: LIUBEN

Awards

FIPRESCI Prize 2023

We are honored and humbled to announce that POWER ALLEY has been awarded the prestigious Fipresci Prize at the Cannes FF! The International Film Critics have spoken, and their words resonate deeply with our film's powerful message. "Combined with compelling performances, vibrant editing, engaging music, and a thrilling narrative, this film is making the point that abortion rights are human rights."

Kristiansand International Children's FF 2023

Best International Feature Award for BIGMAN! "Friendship, acceptance, and courage are key words in this story about a young boy whose life is turned upside down over night. Is it possible to pursue your passion when the preconditions are changed? 
This film deserves a long life in the cinemas and should be screened to all kids at schools across the country.
Our unanimous thumbs up goes to the life-affirming film BIGMAN from the Netherlands, directed by Camiel Schouwenaar" the jury

KIKIFE International Children's FF 2023

In her debut feature, the director tells the story of a reunion between a twelve-year-old girl and her father who has a criminal record, with a great attention to detail and strong characters. With strong atmospheric images, we are immersed in a harsh brutal world where family is struggled for. We accompany the protagonists in a sensitive way as they grow up on both sides. Intelligently, an ending is told with an unexpected twist that opens up new perspectives.
The jury prize goes to Wild Roots by Hajni Kis." the jury of the KIKIFE International Children's FF 2023

Markets

Marché du Film 2023

Dear friends,
the m-appeal team will be attending Cannes - Marché du Film 2023.
Find us at our booth, E2 Riviera!


WORLD PREMIERING:

POWER ALLEY
(Levante)
by Lillah Halla
Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2023

MARKET SCREENING
(Priority Market Badge Holders)
FRI 19.05 13:45 RIVIERA 2

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
TUE 23.05 11:30 ESPACE MIRAMAR
TUE 23.05 17:00 ESPACE MIRAMAR
TUE 23.05 22:15 ESPACE MIRAMAR
WED 24.05 08:30 ESPACE MIRAMAR



LET ME GO
(Laissez-Moi)
by Maxime Rappaz
Cannes ACID 2023

MARKET SCREENING
WED 17.05 14:15 PALAIS C
THU 18.05 16:00 LERINS 4

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
WED 17.05 20:30 CINÉMA DES ARCADES 1
WED 17.05 21:00 CINÉMA DES ARCADES 2
SUN 21.05 09:00 ALEXANDRE III
FRI 26.05 11:30 STUDIO 13