In a notable development at the Cannes Film Festival, Patrick Wachsberger’s company, 193, has announced a series of distribution deals concerning several of its projects. Among them, Sun Distribution has successfully secured rights for The Brigands of Rattlecreek, Art, and Bitcoin across multiple territories in Latin America, as well as Spain. Additionally, Leone Film Group has acquired the rights for The Brigands of Rattlecreek specifically for the Italian market, while DCM has finalized deals for Art in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The recent activity at Cannes has sparked speculation within the industry about potential upcoming output deals. Observers note that the strong slate presented by 193, highlighted by ambitious narratives and a lineup of prominent filmmakers—including Park Chan-wook and Doug Liman—might lead to broader partnerships.
Ricardo Costianovsky and Tomas Darcyl of Sun Distribution expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “193 brought an exceptional slate to Cannes this year, and we’re thrilled to be partnering across several of these projects.” They emphasized that the compelling storytelling and renowned talent associated with these films made the collaboration a natural choice for their territories.
Andrea Leone from Leone Film Group echoed this sentiment, remarking on their long-standing relationship with Patrick Wachsberger. “There was no question for the children and grandchildren of Sergio Leone that The Brigands of Rattlecreek is a film that we had to distribute. We are proud to bring Park Chan-wook’s visionary western to Italy.”
DCM’s Director of Acquisitions, Carl Rickmers, also shared his excitement regarding their partnership with 193. He highlighted that the film Art conveys a poignant and humorous story about friendship and connection, adding that they are eager to introduce this film to audiences in their respective markets.
In addition to these partnerships, WB Clockwork has secured domestic rights for The Brigands of Rattlecreek, further showcasing the film’s potential in various territories.
The series of deals signify not just the commercial viability of the films involved, but also the increasing collaboration among distributors at major film festivals, illuminating the changing landscape of global cinema distribution.
