Bendita Film Sales secures international rights to Norma Vila's horror debut 'Carapace'

The short version

• Bendita Film Sales acquired the global rights to director Norma Vila's debut feature, 'Carapace' (titled 'Salitre' in Spanish).
• The €2.5 million Basque psychological horror film stars Nagore Aranburu and Haizea Carneros as a mother and daughter facing a fractured relationship.
• The film will make its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival's Fantàstic In-Competition Selection during its run from October 8–18.

Key facts

• Bendita Film Sales obtained the international sales rights for Norma Vila's debut feature psychological horror film 'Carapace' ('Salitre').[Variety]
• The movie will have its world premiere in the Fantàstic In-Competition lineup at the Sitges Film Festival, taking place from October 8 to October 18.[Variety]
• The €2.5 million ($2.9 million) production stars Nagore Aranburu and Haizea Carneros.[Variety]
• The project was filmed on location in Bizkaia and Cantabria, produced by Ipuin Kontalaria, Euskadi Movie, Pris&Batty Films, Bondi Stories, and Festival Films, with involvement from broadcasters EITB and RTVE.[Variety]

Sources

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