IFC Films has picked up the U.S. rights to Summerland, Jessica Swale's feature directorial debut that stars Gemma Arterton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and is planning a July 31 release.
The drama portrays a folklore investigator, played by Arterton, who from her clifftop study during World War II debunks myths using science to disprove the existence of magic. "Summerland reinforces the importance of opening oneself up to love and kindness in all different forms, and we're proud to bring this powerful message and fierce debut from Jessica Swale to capture the hearts of audiences right now," Arianna Bocco, executive vp of acquisitions and productions at IFC Films, says in a statement.
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