Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh Unveils Its Classic Film Strategy at Lumière as the Powerhouse Adds Melville’s ‘Les Enfants Terribles’ to its Vault (EXCLUSIVE)

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Lise Pedersen French production-distribution-sales powerhouse Studiocanal, which holds one of the largest film libraries in the world with some 9,000 titles, has completed its Jean-Pierre Melville collection with the acquisition of his 1950 classic “The Terrible Children” (“Les Enfants Terribles”).

This latest high-profile addition joins the ranks of the studio’s Melville lineup, which includes “Army of Shadows,” “Le Cercle Rouge,” “Bob le Flambeur,” and “Le Doulos.” This acquisition solidifies Studiocanal’s position as a leading player in both the French and international film markets A subsidiary of the Canal+ Group, Studiocanal’s acquisition policy focuses not just on contemporary film rights, but on the preservation and restoration of cinematic treasures.

By securing rights from other studios and investing in the preservation of older titles, the company not only controls distribution and remake rights but also breathes new life into some of cinema’s most revered works.

Ahead of the International Classic Film Market at Lyon’s Lumière Festival where she is giving a keynote speech, Studiocanal CEO and deputy CEO of the Canal+ Grou, Anna Marsh, sat down with Variety to discuss her company’s efforts in preserving classic films, and its strategy to keep them relevant and accessible in an ever-evolving market.