Lili Horváth's 'My Notes on Mars' Secures Global Pre-Sales Ahead of Cannes
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Director Lili Horváth's first English-language feature, 'My Notes on Mars', starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, has secured multiple international pre-sales ahead of the Cannes Film Market. The film, currently in post-production, follows a scientist who disappears and returns with no memory of her life. The project reunites Horváth with her previous cinematographer and has backing from several European film institutes.
Facts First
- The film 'My Notes on Mars' has secured pre-sales across multiple territories including Germany, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The film is director Lili Horváth's first English-language feature and stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend.
- The project is currently in post-production after filming in Budapest, the Hungarian countryside, and Salzburg.
- The film's international sales are handled by Paradise City Sales, with UTA Independent Film Group handling North American rights.
- The production received support from several European film institutes including the National Film Institute of Hungary and the Austrian Film Institute.
What Happened
Director Lili Horváth's first English-language feature film, 'My Notes on Mars', has secured multiple international pre-sales ahead of the Cannes Film Market kickoff. The film, which stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, is currently in post-production. Paradise City Sales is the international representative for the film, while UTA Independent Film Group is handling North American rights. The pre-sales include Germany (Plaion), Austria (Filmladen), Spain (Filmin), Benelux (September), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Greece (Cinobo), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto), Airlines (Anuvu distribution), Hungary (Mozinet), and Ex-Yugoslavia (Art Servis).
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of international cinema, you may soon have access to a new psychological drama from an acclaimed director. The film's wide pre-sales suggest it could receive a broad international release, making it more likely to appear in theaters or on streaming platforms in your region. The involvement of actors like Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend could make the film more accessible to audiences familiar with their previous work.
What's Next
The film is currently in post-production. Its pre-sales activity at the Cannes Film Market could generate further industry interest. The project may be positioned for a festival debut later this year or in early 2025, following the path of Horváth's previous film, which debuted at Venice and Toronto.