Luxbox Acquires ‘One of Those Days When Hemme Dies!’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Sales agency Luxbox has acquired “One of Those Days When Hemme Dies!,” which has its world premiere in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival.

The film is the feature debut of Turkish filmmaker Murat Firatoglu. The film centers on Eyüp, who works relentlessly under the blazing sun during a tomato harvest in southeastern Turkey, driven by the urgent need to settle an impending debt.

After a clash with his supervisor, he roams the city in search of a radical solution. Jennyfer Gautier, head of international sales at Luxbox, and Fiorella Moretti, president of the company, said: “We were impressed right away by the highly graphic image of ‘One of Those Days When Hemme Dies.’ We felt strongly connected to the character of Eyüp while he tries to get out of his anger one way or another, and the subtle touch of humor in the film serves this connection perfectly.

We are confident the audience will feel the same.” The film contrasts tradition and modernity, mirroring the changes happening in Turkey. “The main character, Eyüp, reflects Turkey itself — a nation grappling with its own contradictions.