The distributor has picked up US rights to Half Of A Yellow Sun starring Golden Globe nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The film premiered in Toronto and is based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s novel of the same name.
Playwright Biyi Bandele’s directorial debut also stars Thandie Newton in the historical drama set against the Nigerian-Biafran War.
Monterey brokered the deal with Metro International and plans an early summer theatrical release.
Brady Corbet’s Venice Silver Lion winner The Brutalist is centrepiece selection.
Supplier of faith-based film just opened ’The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’.
Production scheduled to begin in the UK in February 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: Danish film directed by Annika Berg and produced by Katja Adomeit.
EXCLUSIVE: Venice and Toronto berths for Golden Lion winner’s drama.
EXCLUSIVE: First look at Toronto premiere from Aqui Y Alla director Antonio Méndez Esparza.
No comments yet