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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.

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