Sales of Paula Ortiz’s drama to begin at Venice.
Fortissimo Films has acquired international sales rights to Paula Ortiz’s epic tragedy The Bride (La Novia).
The film, which will receive its world premiere in the Zabaltegi Section of the 63rd San Sebastian International Film Festival (Sept 18-26), is based on the play Bodas de Sangre (Blood Wedding) from Spanish author Federico García Lorca.
It tells the tragic story of an illicit love triangle fueled by passion and doomed for disaster, and stars Inma Cuesta (Blancanieves).
It centres on The Bride(Cuesta) who marries The Groom (Asier Etxeandia) despite her growing desire for Leonardo (Álex García).
Unable to ignore their unbreakable bond any longer, The Bride abandons her new husband and escapes into the forest with her true love Leonardo. Upon discovering his wife’s disappearance, The Groom furiously pursues the lovers seeking a violent revenge.
The film is produced by Get in the Picture Productions in co-production with REC Films (Spain), Mantar Film (Turkey) and Cine Chromatix (Germany).
Betta Pictures has acquired Spanish distribution rights and will release the film on Nov 27.
The deal was negotiated by Fortissimo Films acquisitions svp Berenice Fugard and producer Alex Lafuente (Get In The Picture Productions).
Sales will commence at the Venice International Film Festival (Sept 2-12).
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