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SEX sales in Germany, Austria, Benelux, Spain and Italy

Norwegian director Dag Johan Haugerud’s Berlinale Panorama premiere Sex has landed further theatrical deals across Europe.
Deals have now been closed in Germany (Alamode), Austria (Polyfilm), Benelux (September Film Distribution), Spain (Filmin) and Italy (Wanted Cinema).

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new acquisition: SEX

We are happy to reveal our new acquisition and its world premiere at Berlinale 2024 - Panorama: SEX by Dag Johan Haugerud. The film follows two men in heterosexual marriages whose unexpected experiences challenge their perceptions of sexuality, gender and identity.

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Festivals

March 2024

FIFEM, CA: JIPPIE NO MORE!

Kosmorama FF, NO: EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Womens Rights FF, EE: VERA AND THE PLEASURE OF OTHERS

Francofonia (EC, VE, CR, NI, GT, CO, DO, PE): LET ME GO

Habitat International FF, IN: EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Swiss Embassy / Habitat IFF, IN: LET ME GO

Bergamo Film Forum, IT: POWER ALLEY

Perth Festival, AU: EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Human Rights Watch FF, UK: POWER ALLEY

Week of Francophonie (AM; RU): LET ME GO

SERET, NL: VALERIA IS GETTING MARRIED

Festival Ternium México, MX: POWER ALLEY

Awards

Bergamo Film Meeting 2024

Thrilled to announce that POWER ALLEY, directed by Lillah Halla, has won the main competition prize, chosen by the audience, at the Bergamo Film Meeting 2024.

Asian Film Awards 2024

We're thrilled to announce that EVIL DOES NOT EXIST by Ryusuke Hamaguchi has won two prestigious awards at the Asian Film Awards 2024: Best Film and Best Original Music (Eiko Ishibashi).These awards celebrate excellence in Asian cinema and aim to promote and recognize the incredible talent within the industry. Congratulations to the entire team behind EVIL DOES NOT EXIST for their outstanding achievement!

Prize of the Ecumenical Jury (Berlinale 2024)

A third accolade for SEX at Berlinale! Now awarded the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury! Recognizing directors who beautifully capture themes aligned with the Gospels and enrich viewers with spiritual, human, or social values. Another testament to the profound impact of our film!

Markets

Berlin IFF 2024

The whole m-appeal team will be attending Berlinale - EFM for the duration of the market, from February 15th-21st.
Meet us at booth nr. 16 on the ground floor of MGB.


Our newest acquisition SEX by Dag Johan Haugerud will be world premiering in Panorama!


SEX by Dag Johan Haugerud

Market Screening
(by invitation only)
THURSDAY 15.02 17:45 @ CinemaxX 12

Festival Screenings
World Premiere: SAT 17.02 16:30 @ Zoo Palast 1
SUN 18.02 21:30 @ Cubix 8
MON 19.02 12:45 @ Cubix 5
MON 19.02 18:00 @ Kino Zukunft (Berlinale Goes Kiez)
TUE 20.02 18:30 @ Colosseum 1
SAT 24.02 12:00 @ Haus der Berliner Festspiele
SUN 25.02 13:15 @ Cubix 5



MARKET SCREENINGS

STREETS OF GLÓRIA by Felipe Sholl
(industry only, no press)
THURSDAY 15.02 11:00 @ dffb-Kino


JIPPIE NO MORE! by Margien Rogaar
FRIDAY 16.02 10:50 Parliament Studio
TUESDAY 20.02 10:00 Virtual Cinema 6