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Blue Finch Films Acquires Worldwide Sales Rights for Belgian Crime Thriller 'Paradise'

Entertainment5/6/2026
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Blue Finch Films has secured worldwide sales rights, excluding Benelux, for the Belgian action crime thriller 'Paradise', which is currently in production. The film, starring Said Boumazoughe, has also secured distribution deals for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Benelux streaming. Production is expected to wrap in late 2026.

Facts First

  • Blue Finch Films acquires worldwide sales rights for 'Paradise', excluding Benelux.
  • The film is currently in production and is expected to complete in late Q3 2026.
  • Distribution rights have been secured in Belgium, the Netherlands, and for Benelux streaming.
  • The thriller stars Said Boumazoughe as a man protecting his mother from drug dealers.
  • Financing was provided by public funds from Flanders and the Netherlands.

What Happened

Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights (excluding Benelux) for the Belgian action crime thriller 'Paradise'. The film is directed by Bob Colaers and is currently in production, with completion expected in late Q3 2026. Kinepolis Film Distribution has acquired the Belgian rights, Independent Films has acquired the rights for the Netherlands, and Prime Video has acquired the Benelux streaming rights.

Why this Matters to You

If you are interested in international cinema, this deal may bring a new Belgian thriller to your local cinema or streaming service in the coming years. The film's financing from public funds in Flanders and the Netherlands suggests support for regional filmmaking, which could lead to more diverse content being produced.

What's Next

The film is expected to complete production in late 2026. Following this, Blue Finch Films will likely manage its international sales campaign, which could lead to the film being screened at festivals and released in territories outside Benelux.

Perspectives

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The Filmmakers claim they collaborated to create a high-quality mainstream action film specifically designed 'by the hood for the hood'.