‘Leo & Lou,’ From ‘Elite’s’ Zeta Studios, Acquired by Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comJohn Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Rapidly building a packed sales slate at Berlin, Filmax has pounced on “Leo & Lou,” a feel-good road movie set against the stunning, windswept landscapes of Galicia in northern Spain and produced by Zeta Studios, producer of Netflix hit “Elite.” Filmax will unveil first-look images at Berlin’s European Film Market.
In the film, Leo, described as a mute young orphan girl with a world of thoughts inside her, and Lou, a jaded, middle-aged nihilist, take a journey together. “As their paths intertwine, an unbreakable bond forms, one built on trust, compassion and adventure,” Filmax said in a statement. “Lou & Leo” toplines Isak Férriz, key cast in Netflix global hit “Burning Body,” and Julia Sulleiro.
Written by Carlos C. Tomé and Carlos Solano, “Leo & Lou” marks Solano’s debut as a feature film director after his Goya-nominated short film “Strangers on the Road.” The ensemble also features Manuel Manquiña (“Airbag”), Marta Larralde (“Cocaine Coast”), with special appearances by María Pujalte (“Merlí”) and Maggie Civantos (“Locked Up”).
The film is also produced by Frida Films, in co-production with the U.K.’s Lunatica and Romanian Motion Picture Management and backed by LipSync and Richmond Pictures, RTVE and Galicia’s CRTVG.
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