Introduction to a Powerful Film
The match factory has presented a number of international sales agreements for Cherien Dabis’ film, "Everything Left of You". This film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and has secured deals in several key areas.
International Sales Agreements
Deals have been made in Italy with Officine UBU, Spain with Karma Films, Benelux with September Film Distribution, Switzerland with Trigon Film, Turkey with Birey Film, and other areas. Negotiations for additional areas are currently underway, with a North American deal being negotiated.
Distribution in Europe
Distribution in Germany and Austria has been secured independently with X Verleih, while French rights were acquired by Nour Films. The film is scheduled for its European premiere next month in the special screenings section of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
The Film’s Story
"Everything Left of You" is a historical drama that begins with a Palestinian teenager confronting Israeli soldiers in a protest in the West Bank. The story then unfolds as his mother recounts all the historical moments that led her son to that moment, starting with the expulsion of his grandfather from Jaffa in 1948.
Production and Support
The film is produced by Thanassis Karathanos, Cherien Dabis, Martin Hampel, and Karim Amer, with co-producers Janine Teerling and Marios Piperides. It is a production of Pallas Film, Twenty Twenty Vision Film Production, Displaced Pictures, and Nooraluna Productions, in association with AMP Filmworks and ZDF/Arte. The film was supported by Eurimages – Council of Europe, Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, and the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus, among others.
Conclusion
"Everything Left of You" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of history and its impact on individuals and communities. With its international sales agreements and upcoming European premiere, the film is set to reach a wide audience and spark important conversations about the past and its relevance to the present.
