Berlin-based Pluto Film has acquired international sales rights to Mary Jimenez and Bénédicte Liénard’s “By the Name of Tania” ahead of its world premiere in the Generation section of the Berlin Film Festival.
Set in the gold mine-gashed landscape of northern Peru, “By the Name of Tania” tells the true story of a young woman who is forced into prostitution after failing to escape the constrictions of her village.
The hybrid documentary feature mixes real eyewitness accounts and was shot with non-professional actors on the actual locations.
“‘By The Name Of Tania’ is a strong, honest and personal film. It combines a clear signature with a well-told story and authentic aesthetics,” said Pluto Film’s Daniela Chlapíková, adding that the film depicted the events and characters with realism.
“By the Name of Tania” was produced by Hanne Phlypo at Belgian outfit Clin d’Oeil Films, in co-production with Julie Freres for Dérives,...
Set in the gold mine-gashed landscape of northern Peru, “By the Name of Tania” tells the true story of a young woman who is forced into prostitution after failing to escape the constrictions of her village.
The hybrid documentary feature mixes real eyewitness accounts and was shot with non-professional actors on the actual locations.
“‘By The Name Of Tania’ is a strong, honest and personal film. It combines a clear signature with a well-told story and authentic aesthetics,” said Pluto Film’s Daniela Chlapíková, adding that the film depicted the events and characters with realism.
“By the Name of Tania” was produced by Hanne Phlypo at Belgian outfit Clin d’Oeil Films, in co-production with Julie Freres for Dérives,...
- 1/25/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Beta, Pluto, New Europe execs discuss the sales industry during Iffr Pro panel.
European sales agents were on a charm offensive during a panel hosted as part of this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam Pro programme.
Source: Iffr
Iffr Pro panel: Kathleen McInnis (See-Through Films); Tassilo Hallbauer (Beta Cinema); Daniela Chlapíková (Pluto Film); Marcin Łuczaj (New Europe Film Sales)
Moderator Kathleen McInnis, publicist at See-Through Films, opened the discussion by saying that “we all do this for passion”, referencing the challenging European arthouse market where content is at a surplus and exposure is at a premium.
Tassilo Hallbauer, sales and acquisitions executive at German powerhouse Beta Cinema, stressed that he was always on the lookout for projects he could get passionate about, and didn’t have a specific agenda in terms of genre.
“I really have to feel the story and feel connected to it. We [the sales agent and filmmakers] will be together for a couple of years with the project...
European sales agents were on a charm offensive during a panel hosted as part of this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam Pro programme.
Source: Iffr
Iffr Pro panel: Kathleen McInnis (See-Through Films); Tassilo Hallbauer (Beta Cinema); Daniela Chlapíková (Pluto Film); Marcin Łuczaj (New Europe Film Sales)
Moderator Kathleen McInnis, publicist at See-Through Films, opened the discussion by saying that “we all do this for passion”, referencing the challenging European arthouse market where content is at a surplus and exposure is at a premium.
Tassilo Hallbauer, sales and acquisitions executive at German powerhouse Beta Cinema, stressed that he was always on the lookout for projects he could get passionate about, and didn’t have a specific agenda in terms of genre.
“I really have to feel the story and feel connected to it. We [the sales agent and filmmakers] will be together for a couple of years with the project...
- 1/31/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
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