Fox International Productions (FIP) and Fortissimo Films have entered into a groundbreaking agreement, whereby Fortissimo will act as sales agent for FIP on a number of its high profile local language motion pictures.
In making the announcement, it was disclosed that the first two titles to fall under the agreement are the Italian language production, Vallanzasca, where Fortissimo are handling all rights outside Italy, France, Germany and Scandinavia; and the Russian language Alien Girl, where Fortissimo are handling all rights outside of Russia.
“This multi-picture relationship is a unique combination whereby a major US studio and an independent film sales company will work together to maximise revenues,” read the press release. “The deal brings FIP’s worldwide production and marketing acumen, resources and infrastructure together with Fortissimo’s 20 year track record in the sales and distribution of non-English language films.”
VallanzascaIn making the announcement, it was disclosed that the first two titles to fall under the agreement are the Italian language production, Vallanzasca, where Fortissimo are handling all rights outside Italy, France, Germany and Scandinavia; and the Russian language Alien Girl, where Fortissimo are handling all rights outside of Russia.
“This multi-picture relationship is a unique combination whereby a major US studio and an independent film sales company will work together to maximise revenues,” read the press release. “The deal brings FIP’s worldwide production and marketing acumen, resources and infrastructure together with Fortissimo’s 20 year track record in the sales and distribution of non-English language films.”
Currently in post-production, Vallanzasca is directed by Michele Placido with Paz Vega (Spanglish, Sex And Lucia), Moritz Bleibtreu (Der Baader Meinhof Complex, Run Lola Run) and Kim Rossi Stuart (Romanzo Criminale, Roberto Begnini’s Pinocchio) leading the cast. The film is set in 1970s Italy, and is based on the true story of Italy’s most notorious mobster. While Vallanzasca lived by his own professional code of honour (he claimed that he never ‘shot anyone in the back’), he and his gang took out their enemies and wrested control of the Milan underworld with a string of high profile robberies, kidnappings and murders. In the process, he captivated a celebrity-starved public and earned the nickname ‘il bel René’ – for his devilish charm and handsome face. Arrested multiple times, his daring escapades from prison enraged the government, angered his rivals and fed his legend.
Alien Girl
Based on the novel of the same name from cult author Vladimir "Adolfovich" Nesterenko and currently in post-production, Alien Girl (Chuzhaya) tells the story of a ultra powerful, ultra violet Russian underworld figure who sends four of his best hitmen to pick up a woman hiding out in the Czech Republic, only to have her play them off against each other and come out on top. Directed by Anton Barmatov and starring Natalia Romanycheva, Evgeny Tkachuk, Kirill Poluhin, Anatoly Otradnov, Alexander Golubkov and Evgeny Mundun the film is scheduled for a major theatrical release in Russia commencing 17th June 2010.
Vallanzasca
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