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Charades Acquires Sales Rights for Cannes Critics Week Film 'La Frappe'

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Charades has acquired the world sales rights to the film 'La Frappe' ('The Blow'), which will premiere during Cannes' Critics Week. The film, a debut feature by writer-director Julien Gaspar-Oliveri, follows siblings navigating life after their father's release from prison.

Facts First

  • Charades acquires world sales rights for Julien Gaspar-Oliveri's debut feature 'La Frappe'
  • Film premieres during Cannes Critics Week on May 15 at the Miramar Theater
  • Plot centers on siblings Enzo and Carla (played by Diego Murgia and Romane Fringelli) after their father's prison release
  • Additional screenings scheduled at Cannes venues throughout the festival

What Happened

Charades has acquired the world sales rights to the film 'La Frappe' ('The Blow') from writer-director Julien Gaspar-Oliveri. The film will premiere during Cannes' Critics Week at the Miramar Theater. 'La Frappe' is the first feature film by Julien Gaspar-Oliveri.

Why this Matters to You

If you are interested in independent cinema, this acquisition may bring a new director's work to international audiences. The premiere at Cannes Critics Week could offer you a first look at a promising debut film.

What's Next

The film will have additional screenings at Cannes throughout the festival, including dates on May 15, May 16, May 17, and May 21.

Perspectives

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The Filmmaker explains that the project evolved from a long-term desire to confront the central theme of fatherhood directly rather than removing the character from the narrative as he had done in previous works.
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The Filmmaker praises Diego Murgia's unpredictable acting ability, noting that the actor's face can convey conflicting emotions like smiling while appearing to cry.
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The Filmmaker asserts that Romane Fringelli was the only actress capable of portraying the character Carla because she possessed the 'real anger' required for the role, a quality demonstrated by her intense behavior during the casting process.