Genre Pics, Thrillers Lead Sales Slew for Latido Films But Crowdpleasers, Standout Drama Also Break Out to Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned cinephile who has navigated through the labyrinth of international cinema for decades, I can confidently say that Latido Films is making waves in the global film industry with their diverse and thought-provoking slate of titles. The recent spate of deals on films like “Aire,” “All the Names of God,” and “Saturn Return” speaks volumes about the company’s knack for identifying promising projects.


Latido Films, the company responsible for Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s films “The Beasts” and “The Platform,” has announced more than 30 sales agreements covering a diverse selection of titles. The headlining deal is the acquisition of the U.S. rights for “All the Names of God.” Additionally, there are multiple transactions involving “Aire,” the Dominican Republic’s Oscar contender, and an HBO regional licensing agreement for “Saturn Return,” Spain’s submission to the Oscars.

The announcement is made as Latido enters the U.S. film market, showcasing “Re-Creation,” a highly anticipated film by Jim Sheridan and David Merriman, along with “They Will Be Dust,” the Toronto Platform winner that has already secured a sale with Taiwan’s Sky Digi, with more potential deals in the pipeline.

In the realm of genre films directed by women in Latin America, “Aire” is one fresh addition to the list. Much like “Huesera,” it’s a blend of mystery-thriller and social issue drama. The story unfolds in a world post a Great Chemical War of 2147, where humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. I follow the complicated dynamics of a trio, consisting of a bunker-dwelling survivor, her AI companion, voiced by Paz Vega, and an unexpected male intruder, forming a toxic relationship that’s central to the narrative.

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that my major territorial sales have scored in Germany. This time, it’s under the banner of Pandastorm Pictures, with other acquisitions such as the blockbuster “New Life” from Fantasia and the intriguing ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County,’ reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino’s style.

Countries such as Hungary (Pannonian), Taiwan (AV Jet), and Bulgaria (Beta Film) have additionally obtained the series “Aire,” a production that focuses on topics like environmental crises, social distancing, and the rights of women to make decisions regarding their own bodies.

In different movie titles, Myriad has acquired global rights for “All the Names of God,” a film by Calparsoro, featuring Luis Tosar from “Cell 211” as a hostage terrorist. Walking along the bustling Gran Vía in Madrid with a bow attached to his chest is part of this thrilling storyline. This year at AFM’s Spanish Screening on Tour in the Remakes section, Latido will be showcasing “All the Names of God.” With its original version almost sold globally, it won’t be long before audiences worldwide can enjoy this film.

Genre Pics, Thrillers Lead Sales Slew for Latido Films But Crowdpleasers, Standout Drama Also Break Out to Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

The movie “Saturn Return,” directed by Isaki Lacuesta and loosely based on the story of the Spanish indie rock band Los Planetas during their breakthrough in the late ’90s, has managed to secure an early deal with HBO Central Europe, defying typical biopic stereotypes.

Latido has sealed deals with Brazil’s Encripta for all rights in Latin America on a 15-film package that includes “Aire” and Elena Trapé’s “The Enchanted”. The list also features “Lullaby” starring Laia Costa, the Swiss social drama “La Mif”, which won at Berlin, Carla Subirana’s debut fiction feature “Sica”, a Berlinale Generation participant, Rocío Mesa’s first feature “Tobacco Barns”, premiered at San Sebastian’s New Directors and Arantxa Echevarria’s coming-of-age drama “Chinas”.

The poignant family drama “La Casa,” by Alex Montoya, which has been warmly acclaimed among Malaga Fest’s recent releases, concluded its run in Greece with a similar emotional impact, titled “One from the Heart.

Genre Pics, Thrillers Lead Sales Slew for Latido Films But Crowdpleasers, Standout Drama Also Break Out to Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

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2024-11-06 21:46