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Strand Gets ‘Syndrome’
Fortissimo Films and Strand Releasing have teamed up for the North American Distribution rights of the Thai language film Sang sattawat aka Syndromes And A Century .
‘Sleep Alone’ Latest Tsai Ming-liang Flick Picked By Strand
As Strand Releasing further increases its 2007 library, co-presidents Marcus Hu and Jon Gerrans picked up another of director Tsai Ming-liang ’s films I Don't Want To Sleep Alone aka Hei yan quan.
‘September’ Marks Global End in US
As foreign fare begins to redefine its niche in the states, Koch Lorber Films, best known for their straight to DVD library of contemporary international fare, has signed on as US distributor of A Few Days in September aka Quelques jours en septembre. The film was an official selection in Venice has been picked up for distribution internationally previously, but Lorber’s decision marks its US debut.
IFC Bring’s Honore to America
In an effort to expand its US market, French based Gemini Films has teamed up with IFC Films to bring In Paris (Dans Paris) across the pond for American audiences. The film had its world premiere at this years Director’s Fortnight at Cannes and has received good reviews from critics internationally.
Strand has positive ‘Palm’ reading
Continuing their purchasing spree for their 2007 slate, Strand Releasing has picked up
the North American rights with to Hungary's Oscar hopeful for 2007.
