Film Movement acquires distribution rights in North America for the surveillance-themed thriller “Stranger Eyes,” directed by Yeo Siew Hua of Singapore. This film was a competitor for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2024.
In this gripping psychological drama, Taiwanese acting legend Lee Kang-sheng (“Days”) teams up with Chien-Ho Wu and Anicca Panna. The plot revolves around a young Singaporean couple whose life takes a dramatic turn when their newborn daughter vanishes from a playground. Matters become even more distressing for them as they receive puzzling CCTV footage showing glimpses of their daily routines, both before and after the disappearance. This evidence makes them fear that their neighbor Wu (portrayed by Lee) might be implicated in the crime.
The agreement for distribution was reached between Michael Rosenberg, president of Film Movement, and Nicolas Brigaud-Robert, representing Playtime. It’s planned that the film will have its theatrical debut in 2025, with subsequent releases on digital platforms and home entertainment.
As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but be captivated by “Stranger Eyes,” the latest work from filmmaker Yeo. Having previously won Locarno’s Golden Lion with “A Land Imagined,” this film represents another compelling addition to his repertoire. Critics have been particularly impressed by its nuanced exploration of surveillance culture and psychological depth. Guy Lodge of EbMaster, for instance, described it as “glisteningly atmospheric and elegantly non-linear.” Moreover, he commended Lee’s “grave, sorrowful reserve,” underscoring the profound impact this film has on its viewers.
The movie has earned notable recognition on the festival circuit, claiming the title of Best Film at the Valladolid event and Best Original Score at the Golden Horse Film Festival, where it received an additional five nominations. It was also showcased at the New York, BFI London, Stockholm, and numerous other film festivals.
Rosenberg noted that Yeo’s script, considering the present technological and monitoring landscape, raises thoughtful queries about our modern lifestyle in an exceptionally eloquent manner.
The film has been jointly produced by four countries: Singapore, Taiwan, France, and the United States. “A Land Imagined” and “Tiger Stripes” were produced by Fran Borgia for Akanga Film Asia (Singapore), “Tomorrow Is a Long Time,” and “The Settlers” were produced by Stefano Centini for Volos Films (Taiwan). Jean-Laurent Csinidis is responsible for “Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege,” and “A Holy Family” through Films de Force Majeure (France), while Alex C. Lo has overseen the production of “Club Zero,” and “The Settlers” for Cinema Inutile (U.S.). International sales are being managed by Playtime.
Obtaining this new content enhances Film Movement’s expanding collection. This compilation features works such as Jim McKay’s freshly restored “Girls Town,” the Oscar-submitted Belgian film “Julie Keeps Quiet,” Lou Ye’s Golden Horse Award winner “An Unfinished Film,” the Zürcher brothers’ “The Sparrow in the Chimney,” and Okuyama Hiroshi’s selection for Cannes Un Certain Regard, “My Sunshine.
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2025-02-06 13:18