Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Film Constellation has sealed a first raft of pre-sales in key territories on French female-led revenge feature “Animale,” directed by Emma Benestan (“Fragile”) and starring César winner Oulaya Amamra (“Divines”).
The pre-sales include Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy (Plaion), Spain (Filmin), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom) and Middle East and North Africa (Falcon).
Wild Bunch Distribution will release “Animale” in French theaters next year. Principal photography has started on the film, which is produced by June Films.
The action takes place in the southern French region of Camargue, infamous for its traditional bull fighting. In this male-dominated environment, 22-year-old Nejma trains hard to fulfill her dream of winning the upcoming annual competition.
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