GKids has snapped up North American rights to Annecy selection and horror comedy Unicorn Wars ahead of premieres at Fantastic Fest in Texas and BFI London Film Festival.
Goya and Annecy Cristal-winning Alberto Vázquez (Birdboy: The Forgotten Children) directed the film which takes place at a pivotal juncture in the long war between teddy bears and unicorns.
Unicorn Wars is styled as “Bambi meets Apocalypse Now” blend which explores religious zealotry and the tortured legacies of military fascism.
GKids will distribute theatrically in early 2023 after a US awards-qualifying release in autumn. Charades handles international sales.
“There is nobody on Earth who could make a film like Unicorn Wars except Alberto Vázquez,” said GKIDS president David Jesteadt. “We are proud to partner again with this exceptional filmmaker on his richly layered and darkly funny new film about cute characters doing horrific things. It continues to haunt me.”
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