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Maurel's 'Animal' Fetches Global Sales at Cannes
15 Apr
Summary
- Valentina Maurel's new film 'Forever Your Maternal Animal' will premiere at Cannes.
- Heretic has acquired international sales rights for the drama.
- The film explores themes of family, desire, and unspoken emotions.
Valentina Maurel's new film, "Forever Your Maternal Animal," is slated for its premiere in Un Certain Regard at the Cannes Film Festival. Heretic has acquired the international sales rights for this anticipated drama, which marks a continued collaboration with the director following her debut feature, "I Have Electric Dreams."
The narrative centers on Elsa, who returns to Costa Rica after completing her studies in Europe. She reconnects with her younger sister, who has become increasingly withdrawn, while their parents become absorbed in their private lives. The film is described as lingering in the subtle shifts between connection and distance, where reality intertwines with memory and unspoken feelings.
"Forever Your Maternal Animal" will be distributed in the Benelux region by Cinéart and in France by JHR Films. This production is a co-production involving Belgium, France, and Mexico, with Wrong Men and Geko Films serving as producers.
