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Sci-Fi Thriller 'Variant' Lands in North America
28 Oct
Summary
- Chinese sci-fi thriller 'Variant' is set for North American release.
- The film follows a survivor confronting an alien threat 20 years later.
- Multiple international distribution deals were finalized at TIFFCOM.
Chinese sci-fi action thriller "Variant" is slated for a North American release, with International Media Network (IMN) securing exclusive U.S. and Canadian distribution rights. This exciting acquisition was announced by sales company Cappu Films.
The film, directed by Qilin Li, follows the story of Jamie. He is a survivor of a devastating alien attack on a spacecraft who, twenty years later, finds himself facing a new variant of the creature on Earth. This threat resurfaces, forcing him to confront the menace that destroyed his family.
"Variant" has also secured distribution in numerous international markets. Deals have been finalized for Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland (MT Trading), Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland (Blue Swan Entertainment), Latin America (Great Movies), Poland (Media4Fun), South Asia's SAARC territories (Dimension Pictures), and Taiwan (San Chi Films).
Cappu Films is actively continuing negotiations for remaining territories. "Variant" features a cast including Jim Liu, Shuting Yang, and Philippe Joly. Janice Woo of Cappu Films expressed enthusiasm for continuing their relationship with director Qilin Li, having previously collaborated on the film "Mutant."
