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SEX sales in Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain and Italy

Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s Berlinale Panorama premiere Sex has landed further theatrical deals across Europe.
Deals have now been closed in Germany (Alamode), Austria (Polyfilm), Benelux (September Film Distribution), Spain (Filmin) and Italy (Wanted Cinema).

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new acquisition: SEX

We are happy to reveal our new acquisition and its world premiere at Berlinale 2024 - Panorama: SEX by Dag Johan Haugerud. The film follows two men in heterosexual marriages whose unexpected experiences challenge their perceptions of sexuality, gender and identity.

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Festivals

April 2024

Week of Francophonie, GR: LET ME GO

Toronto Ukrainian FF, CA: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Miami FF, US: VERA AND THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS

Stockholm Junior IFF, SE: JIPPIE NO MORE!

Queergestreift FF, DE: POWER ALLEY

Istanbul FF, TR: POWER ALLEY

Washington, DC IFF, US: LET ME GO; EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Sunny Bunny, UA: LIUBEN

ZAMEK Culture Centre in Poznan, PL: THE DEPTHS / HAPPY HOUR / PASSION

Awards

D’A – Barcelona FF 2024

VERA AND THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS received the Critics’ Prize at the D'A Barcelona FF 2024. The jury awarded the prize “for constructing a very fresh intergenerational story, with images that adhere to the genuine gaze of its protagonist.” Congratulations to the film team!

Bergamo Film Meeting 2024

Thrilled to announce that POWER ALLEY, directed by Lillah Halla, has won the main competition prize, chosen by the audience, at the Bergamo Film Meeting 2024.

Asian Film Awards 2024

We're thrilled to announce that EVIL DOES NOT EXIST by Ryusuke Hamaguchi has won two prestigious awards at the Asian Film Awards 2024: Best Film and Best Original Music (Eiko Ishibashi).These awards celebrate excellence in Asian cinema and aim to promote and recognize the incredible talent within the industry. Congratulations to the entire team behind EVIL DOES NOT EXIST for their outstanding achievement!

Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (Berlinale 2024)

A third accolade for SEX at Berlinale! Now awarded the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury! Recognizing directors who beautifully capture themes aligned with the Gospels and enrich viewers with spiritual, human, or social values. Another testament to the profound impact of our film!

Markets

Marché du Film 2024

Dear friends,
the m-appeal team will be attending Cannes - Marché du Film 2024.

Booth: RIVIERA E2

More info soon...