Reason 8 Picks Up Locarno-Bound Russian Drama ‘Medea’

Reason 8 is ready to make strikes on the upcoming Locarno Film Festival.

The London-based gross sales and manufacturing outfit has secured the worldwide gross sales rights to Russian drama “Medea.” Cause 8 shall be on the bottom in Switzerland forward of the movie’s premiere on Aug. 9, trying to drum up curiosity for the function which hails from “Goal” director Aleksandr Zeldovich.

The movie incorporates components of the titular legendary Greek determine, centering round a lady (performed by Tina Dalakishvili) who commits a grave crime for the sake of her future with the daddy of her two youngsters. Nevertheless, this crime causes him to withdraw from her. Feeling betrayed for having paid an infinite worth for happiness, Medea tries to fill the void with intercourse and faith; however resentment drives her to revenge.

“We had been instantly impressed by the emotional electrical energy of Aleksandr’s movie which can little doubt resonate with worldwide audienceS and are trying ahead to engaged on its world advertising and marketing and distribution technique,” stated Denis Krupnov, co-founder and co-managing director at Cause 8.

Based on Zeldovich, “Medea” transfers the Pagan delusion of Circe’s niece to the Holy Land in an try to “directly acknowledge its unique theme of emigration” and so as to add “depth and dynamism to the narrative.”

“I’m comfortable that ‘Medea’ can have its world premiere and meet its first viewers in Locarno subsequent month. The movie is beginning its journey to the viewers and I’m glad to be in partnership with Cause 8 who will cleared the path,” Zeldovich stated of the deal.

“Medea” additionally stars Russian actor Evgeny Tsyganov, whose earlier credit embody the Oscar-nominated “Mermaid” and 2018 Venice entry “The Man Who Stunned Everybody.”