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'A Sad and Beautiful World' Set for US Release
12 Feb
Summary
- Lebanese film 'A Sad and Beautiful World' secures North American distribution.
- The film follows childhood sweethearts navigating love and uncertainty in Beirut.
- It has screened at over 30 international film festivals worldwide.
Cyril Aris's directorial debut, 'A Sad and Beautiful World,' has secured North American distribution rights with Watermelon Pictures. The film, a poignant love story set against the tumultuous history of Beirut, previously represented Lebanon in the Oscar race. It garnered international acclaim after its world premiere at Venice Days and subsequent screenings at over 30 festivals globally.
The narrative centers on Yasmina and Nino, childhood sweethearts whose reunion in their late twenties forces them to confront enduring romance amidst the harsh realities and uncertain future of their homeland. The film explores timeless questions about bringing children into a world marked by tragedy.
Beyond North America, 'A Sad and Beautiful World' has also closed distribution deals in Italy, Sweden, Eastern Europe via HBO, Brazil, China, and Benelux. International sales representatives have successfully placed the film in numerous other territories, highlighting its broad international appeal.
