Distributor Madman Entertainment has picked a slew of titles in Cannes for Australia/New Zealand distribution.

Madman has struck deals for Hou Hsiao-Hsien's Un Certain Regard opener Flight Of The Red Balloon along with Albert Lamorisse's classics Le Ballon Rouge and Crin-Blanc, all from Films Distribution.

Also, Madman bought Bleiberg Entertainment's UCR title The Band's Visit.

Also, the distributor has added two Sundance award winners: Manda Bala sold by Celsius and War Dance sold by THINKFilm.

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