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Kogonada's film Zi secures South Korean distribution with Atnine Film ahead of Busan premiere

The drama starring Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson, and Jin Ha will make its Asian premiere in the Icons section of the Busan International Film Festival.

The short version

  • Atnine Film has secured the South Korean distribution rights for director Kogonada's latest feature film, 'Zi'.
  • The film is scheduled to make its Asian premiere at the Busan International Film Festival within the Icons section.
  • Prior to its upcoming Busan premiere, the independent drama made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and screened at MoMI's First Look Film Festival.

Key facts

  • Atnine Film has acquired the South Korean distribution rights for Kogonada's film 'Zi'.[Variety]
  • The film will have its Asian premiere in the Icons section of the Busan International Film Festival.[Variety]
  • 'Zi' stars Michelle Mao, Haley Lu Richardson, and Jin Ha, and was filmed over a three-week period in Hong Kong.[Variety]
  • Parallax Films manages the international sales rights for the film outside of North America, having secured them during the Shanghai International Film Festival.[Variety]

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