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May 29, 2024
The Substance Scores Multiple International Deals
The film is a UK-U.S-French production by Working Title, Blacksmith and A Good Story. By: K Dass.
France - The Match Factory has finalised a raft of
international deals for Coralie Fargeat's Cannes Palme d'Or contender then, The
Substance, following its buzzy premiere over the weekend in the presence of
co-stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
The blood-spattered
body horror has sold to Italy (I Wonder Pictures), Spain (Elastica Films),
Scandinavia (Nonstop Entertainment), South Korea (Challan), Hong Kong (Golden
Scene Company), CIS (VLG.FILM LTD.), Ukraine and Baltics (Adastra Cinema),
Taiwan (Catchplay), Australia and New Zealand (Madman Entertainment), Poland
(Monolith), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment), Former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom),
Bulgaria (Beta Film) and Romania (Independenta Film 97).
Deals have also been
struck for Japan and Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Portugal
and South East Asia and are in final negotiations. Metropolitan previously
acquired the film for distribution in France.
Mubi acquired
worldwide rights for the film on the eve of Cannes. The global film distributor
and streaming service retained all rights in North America, the UK, Ireland,
Germany, Austria, Latin America, and Benelux, with plans for theatrical
releases this year. Additionally, it also acquired rights for Turkey and India.
The sale of the
remaining international territories is being handled by The Match Factory.
The film revolves around a
revolutionary new product called ‘The Substance' which promises to transform
people into the best version of their dreams. It comes with certain caveats and
if these are not adhered to, the consequences are terrifying.
