Arrow Films acquires Rocha Minter’s “We Are the Flesh”May 14, 2016 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Preempting competition, the U.K.-based Arrow Films acquired at Cannes U.S rights to Emiliano Rocha Minter’s “We Are the Flesh”, just days before the movie, one of the most talked-about of Mexican feature debuts in recent years, receives a gala screening at Cannes’ Blood Window, Variety reports. In order to distribute “We Are the Flesh” in the U.S., Arrow Films will launch its own theatrical distribution operation Stateside. Headed by Francesco Simeoni, Arrow Films has already acquired U.K. rights. Of other main territories, Donau Films picked up Germany, Blaqout France. Pic’s producer Piano, head by Julio Chavezmontes, releases in Mexico. A post-Apocalypse parable, in which a young sister and brother are coerced into acts of abandon, “We Are the Flesh” “is a very personal, very powerful film that deeply impressed me. Emiliano Rocha is part of a new generation (of filmmakers) with a potent talent and voice,” Iñarritu told Mexico’s Reforma. “I loved this film. ‘Tenemos la Carne’ takes over our waking thoughts, like a recurring dream we try to forget, because we are fearful of finding out it may be a memory,” Cuaron wrote in a quote to support the film. As word built on the film, which had only been seen at the Rotterdam Fest, L.A.’s Paradigm Talent Agency signed up both director Rocha Minter and lead actress Maria Evoli. L.A.-based production-management company Benderspink has also signed on as Rocha Minter’s manager. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |