That Berlin premiere of “That Summer In Paris” has enchanted international buyers. Consequently, the film has already done very well to land a string of robust international sales. Produced by Masa Sawada and Antoine Jouve of Comme des Cinémas, co-produced by Arnaud Bruttin of Cinq De Trèfle Productions. It will open in French theaters on June 11, distributed by New Story.
At its center is a portrait of a 30-year-old woman from Normandy. On her quest to Paris for the games, she has a chance to reconnect with her estranged half-sister. This distinctive narrative thread has really struck a chord with viewers and buyers, driving strong sales across all key territories.
International Sales Highlights
The film—distributed by Gravitas Ventures—has already locked in distribution deals in nearly every corner of the world, too. Kino Lorber has already licensed it to Karma Films for Spain, Eksysten for Germany and Austria, and Adok Films in Switzerland. On top of this, Kfilmam also recently purchased the rights for Canada and DDDream will be taking care of distribution in China. Nashchon Film in Israel also made a splash with their recent sales. PT Falcon in Indonesia, Pannonia in Hungary, and Fivia for the former Yugoslavia all had considerable success.
This wave of international sales further demonstrates the film’s universal message and its ability to connect across numerous international markets. As the negotiations continue, it appears that more are still in the pipeline, giving the film an even wider distribution.
A Unique Cinematic Experience
Garance Targowla, one of the film’s representatives as well as a producer on the film, showed us the uniqueness of “That Summer In Paris.” She noted that the film provides a dynamic and unique view of Paris. The film introduces a character type rarely represented on screen—the quietly formidable woman who usually blends in, yet you know immediately. This perspective emphasizes the film’s focus on nuanced storytelling and character development.
Yet the film’s atmospheric, romantic portrayal of Paris and deeply relatable millennial protagonist makes it feel like an anomaly in cinematic fare. As it explores themes of family and self-discovery, viewers are sure to find a riveting story at the heart of this year’s Weinberg Center classic.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of Release
We can hardly wait until That Summer In Paris comes out in France next June! This documentary is definitely going to gain a lot of buzz. That diverse international interest is evidence to the film’s artistry and its potential as a widespread commercial success.
And as negotiations continue to play out, stakeholders are hopeful that will only serve to increase the film’s international footprint further. The story is irresistibly intriguing, and with an incredible production team behind it, the buzz made everyone’s heads spin. Together, they set a promising stage for “That Summer In Paris,” as it gets ready to wow local and global audiences alike.