Film Movement has acquired US rights to Marie’s Story (formerly Marie Heurtin) ahead of its world premiere slot in Locarno.
Jean-Pierre Améris directs Isabelle Carré as a determined nun in late 19th century France who taught a deaf and blind child to communicate.
Denis Carot and Sophie Revil of Escazal Films produced Marie’s Story.
Film Movement co-president Adley Gartenstein brokered the deal with Nicolas Eschbach of Indie Sales and has earmarked a 2015 theatrical release.
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While the change of location has been a hard adjustment for AFM regulars, there have been positive green shoots in the market.
The North American release is set for February 2025.
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