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KimStim acquires North American rights to Katharina Rivilis' debut film

The Wim Wenders-produced coming-of-age drama 'I'll Be Gone in June' is slated for a spring 2027 theatrical release.

The short version

  • Distributor KimStim has acquired the North American rights to director Katharina Rivilis' debut feature, 'I'll Be Gone in June.'
  • The coming-of-age drama, which premiered at Cannes' Un Certain Regard, is scheduled to receive a North American theatrical release in spring 2027.
  • International sales agent Luxbox has also closed distribution deals for the film in several other global regions, including France, Greece, and Israel.

Key facts

  • KimStim acquired all North American rights to the film 'I'll Be Gone in June' following its world premiere at Cannes' Un Certain Regard.[Variety]
  • The movie was written and directed by Katharina Rivilis, who drew upon her own experiences as an exchange student in New Mexico.[Variety]
  • The film was produced by Léa Germain and Wim Wenders for Road Movies, along with Clemens Köstlin and Rivilis.[Variety]
  • International sales agency Luxbox secured additional distribution deals across France, Greece, the Baltics, Israel, Romania, Ukraine, Indonesia, and the former Yugoslavia.[Variety]

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