Strand Acquires Venice Competitor ‘Love’ by Dag Johan Haugerud for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor Arthouse distributor Strand Releasing has taken North American rights for Norwegian filmmaker Dag Johan Haugerud‘s “Love,” which makes its world premiere on Sept.
6 in the main competition of the Venice Film Festival. M-Appeal is handling world sales for the film. “Love” is the latest entry in Haugerud’s “Sex,” “Love” and “Dreams” trilogy, which delves into modern relationships and intimacy. “Sex,” the first instalment, premiered at the Berlinale.
Strand, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, previously acquired “Sex,” and will release both films theatrically in spring 2025.
Jon Gerrans, co-president of Strand, said: “Haugerud has crafted a wonderfully intelligent, provocative and unique approach to personal, adult relationships, with a sly wink toward our own attitudes toward sex, love and desire.” “Love” tells the story of Marianne, a pragmatic doctor, and Tor, a compassionate nurse, who both avoid conventional relationships.
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