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Nanni Moretti's 'It Will Happen Tonight' secures broad international sales ahead of Venice premiere

Paris sales agent Playtime closes multi-territory distribution deals for the Italian auteur's romantic drama competing at Venice.

The short version

  • Italian director Nanni Moretti's new drama 'It Will Happen Tonight' has secured international pre-sales across multiple territories before its Venice Film Festival world premiere.
  • The film stars Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca and marks Moretti's first Venice competition launch in over two decades.
  • Specific plot details remain undisclosed ahead of the festival debut.

Key facts

  • Playtime secured distribution deals across Europe, Latin America, Israel, Turkey, and Taiwan for 'It Will Happen Tonight.'[Variety]
  • The movie is scheduled to premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival, marking Moretti's first launch from the festival in more than twenty years.[Variety]
  • The film stars Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca and is loosely adapted from Israeli author Eshkol Nevo's short story collection 'Hungry Heart.'[Variety]
  • Production was handled by Sacher Film and Fandango with RAI Cinema, alongside co-producer Vuelta.[Variety]

What remains uncertain

  • Detailed narrative points remain unrevealed as the film's specific plot has been kept under wraps prior to its premiere.[Variety]

Sources

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