Korean Film 'Tristes Tropiques' Secures International Pre-Sales Ahead of Cannes Premiere
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Finecut has closed pre-sale deals for director Park Hoon-jung's upcoming feature 'Tristes Tropiques' in five territories. The film is set for its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market, following festival screenings of an incomplete cut that won an award. The sales company also plans to present footage for an animated project at the market.
Facts First
- Pre-sales secured for 'Tristes Tropiques' in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Indonesia, Poland, the Indian Subcontinent, and Mongolia.
- Film set for Cannes world premiere after earlier screenings of an incomplete version.
- Director Park Hoon-jung's previous work includes 'The Witch' series and 'Night in Paradise'.
- Finecut to present 'Long Long Night' at Cannes, an animated feature based on a popular novel.
- Company also represents 'Dora' by July Jung, selected for Cannes Directors' Fortnight.
What Happened
Finecut, a Korean sales company, has closed pre-sale deals for director Park Hoon-jung's upcoming film 'Tristes Tropiques' in five territories following a short-footage screening. Splendid Film acquired rights for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; PT Prima Multimedia for Indonesia; Media4Fun for Poland; Multivision India for the Indian Subcontinent; and Izagur Media for Mongolia. Splendid Film has previously released Park Hoon-jung's work, including 'The Witch' series and 'The Childe'. The full feature is set to have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Market. An incomplete cut of the film screened at the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival and the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival last year, where it won the Silver Raven Award.
Why this Matters to You
If you are interested in international cinema, you may see 'Tristes Tropiques' in your region soon, as distribution deals are already in place across Europe, Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. The film's presence at Cannes could lead to further international attention and wider availability. For fans of Park Hoon-jung's previous work like 'The Witch' or 'Night in Paradise', this new project offers a continuation of his style, featuring a plot about a group of assassins training in a rainforest and vowing revenge.
What's Next
The world premiere at the Cannes Film Market is the next major step for 'Tristes Tropiques'. Finecut will also hold a 15-minute footage presentation at Cannes for 'Long Long Night', a 3D animated feature based on an award-winning Korean novel. Additionally, Finecut represents July Jung's film 'Dora', which was selected for this year's Cannes Directors' Fortnight, suggesting the company's slate may gain further recognition at the festival.