Korean Sales Outlet Finecut Secures International Deals for Two Acclaimed Films
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Finecut has closed international sales deals for Hong Sangsoo's latest feature, 'The Day She Returns', across seven territories following its Berlinale premiere. The sales outfit has also acquired international rights to July Jung's new film 'Dora', which is set to screen in the Cannes Directors' Fortnight. These deals highlight continued global interest in Korean cinema from established and rising directors.
Facts First
- Finecut closed deals for 'The Day She Returns' with buyers in North America, Spain, France, Taiwan, the U.K., Finland, and Mainland China.
- Hong Sangsoo's film premiered at the Berlinale, marking his seventh consecutive year with a film invited to the festival.
- Finecut acquired sales rights to 'Dora', a film by July Jung selected for the Cannes Directors' Fortnight.
- July Jung is the first Korean female director to have three consecutive features selected for Cannes.
- Finecut plans market screenings for the animated feature 'Long Long Night' and the horror-thriller 'Wash Away' at Cannes.
What Happened
Finecut, a Korean sales outfit, has closed deals across seven territories for director Hong Sangsoo's 34th feature film, 'The Day She Returns'. The film had its world premiere in the Panorama strand of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale). Separately, Finecut has acquired international sales rights to 'Dora', a title selected for the Cannes Directors' Fortnight. The company has also planned first footage screenings at the Cannes Film Market for two other projects.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of international cinema, these deals may make two highly anticipated films from celebrated Korean directors more widely available in your region. The sales for 'The Day She Returns' to distributors in North America, Europe, and Asia suggest it could be coming to a theater or streaming service near you. The selection of 'Dora' for Cannes and its acquisition by a major sales agent indicates it is likely to be a film discussed in the coming festival season and could influence broader industry recognition for female directors.
What's Next
The next major step for these projects is their presentation at the Cannes Film Festival and market in May. 'Dora' will screen in the Directors' Fortnight, which could generate further critical buzz and sales interest. Finecut's planned market screenings for 'Long Long Night' and 'Wash Away' at Cannes will seek to secure distribution deals for those films as well.