Charades

Cannes Prizewinner 'A Man of His Time' Secures Distributors in Europe and Asia

Emmanuel Marre’s film 'A Man of His Time' has secured distribution deals across Europe and Asia following its acclaimed world premiere at Cannes, where it won the best screenplay award. Charades, the Paris-based sales company, has sold the French-Belgian drama to several international distributors, including Frenetic Films in Switzerland and Filmin in Spain. The film is set to expand its reach through these partnerships.

Variety

TIFF Market Announces Participating Agencies

The Toronto International Film Festival Market has confirmed over 150 sales and promotional film agencies will participate. Companies like A24, Protagonist Pictures, Black Bear, and Charades are listed as expected attendees. The announcement highlights the scale and diversity of industry participants in this year's event.

ScreenDaily

We Are Aliens Secures Asian Sales Ahead of Annecy Debut

The animated feature 'We Are Aliens,' directed by Kohei Kadowaki, has secured multiple Asian distribution deals ahead of its premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The Japanese-French co-production is being sold by Paris-based sales company Charades. Key buyers include Geen Narae Media in South Korea, Hooray Films in Taiwan, and Shaw Organisation in Singapore. The film will compete in the festival's main competition section. 'We Are Aliens' is generating buzz at Cannes and Annecy, with its wide Asian distribution signaling strong international interest in the title.

Variety

Asghar Farhadi's 'Parallel Tales' Secures Global Sales

Asghar Farhadi's latest film, 'Parallel Tales,' has garnered international sales after premiering at the Cannes Film Festival. The film, set in contemporary Paris, features a star-studded French cast and marks the Iranian director's return to the city. The film's success in sales highlights the global appeal of Farhadi's work, which has previously earned him two Academy Awards. Charades, the sales agent, has secured distribution in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Canada.

Variety