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MoreThan Films Acquires International Sales for Debut Feature 'Summer Drift' Ahead of Cannes Premiere

EntertainmentCulture5/7/2026
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MoreThan Films has secured the international sales rights for 'Summer Drift,' the debut feature from Swiss co-directors Céline Carridroit and Aline Suter. The film, a Switzerland-France co-production, will have its world premiere in the ACID sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. The hybrid documentary-fiction explores themes of labor and gender identity.

Facts First

  • International sales rights acquired by MoreThan Films for the debut feature 'Summer Drift'
  • World premiere scheduled for the ACID sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival later this month
  • A Switzerland-France co-production from the Geneva-based collective Cavale Films
  • Hybrid documentary-fiction film exploring themes of labor and gender identity
  • One of six debut features selected for the ACID (Association of Independent Cinema for its Distribution) program at Cannes

What Happened

MoreThan Films has acquired the international sales rights for the film 'Summer Drift.' The film is the debut feature from Swiss co-directors and co-screenwriters Céline Carridroit and Aline Suter. It is scheduled for its world premiere in the ACID sidebar at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. The film is a Switzerland-France co-production produced by the Geneva-based collective Cavale Films, which was co-founded by the directors and producer Aurélien Marsais, alongside producer Cécile Lestrade.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of international independent cinema, this development may bring a new film exploring unique themes to a festival or theater near you. The acquisition by a sales agent like MoreThan Films is often a crucial step for a film's journey to reach audiences outside its country of origin. The selection for Cannes's ACID program suggests the film could be a noteworthy debut to watch.

What's Next

The immediate next step is the film's world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. Following the premiere, MoreThan Films will likely begin presenting the film to international distributors and festivals. The film's reception at Cannes may influence its future festival run and eventual distribution in various territories.

Perspectives

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Film Producers assert that the film successfully pushes narrative boundaries by translating personal stories into works that resonate with a wide audience. They describe the project as a 'lighthearted luminous film' that manages to address complex topics through a sense of 'humorous and careless savoir-vivre' and anticipate it will be a success on the festival circuit.
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Film Producers highlight the directors' commitment to the protagonist, noting they worked with 'a lot of care and respect' to balance the authenticity of her story with her ability to 'recreate and reinvent her experience of the world'.