Entertainment
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
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.