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Serbian Sci-Fi Thriller 'Sanctuary' Gets U.S. Distribution
10 Sep
Summary
- Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights for the English-language film.
- The movie features a post-apocalyptic Earth setting with a desperate village.
- International cast includes Nina Kiri, Jonas Smulders, and Darko Perić.
Vertical has secured the U.S. distribution rights for "Sanctuary," an English-language science-fiction thriller. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where the discovery of a cryogenically preserved woman instigates a quest for a lost city that could save humanity.
Directed by Filip Kovačević, "Sanctuary" features an international cast including Nina Kiri, Jonas Smulders, and Darko Perić. The production is a significant step for Serbian cinema, aiming for international appeal while highlighting local creative talent and production scale.
Filmmakers described "Sanctuary" as a fresh take on dystopian sci-fi, exploring the cyclical nature of history. Its production by Void Pictures and TS Media signifies a strategic ambition to position Serbian productions in the global marketplace as a source of original intellectual property and globally marketable projects.
