Mubi Secures Multi-Territory Rights to Cannes Hit 'Sound of Falling'
The acquisition of Mascha Schilinski's second feature follows its acclaimed Cannes premiere, with MK2 Films handling global sales.
Overview
- Mubi has acquired rights to 'Sound of Falling' for the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Turkey, and India after a reported bidding war at Cannes.
- The film, directed by Mascha Schilinski, premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival to rave reviews and Palme d'Or buzz.
- 'Sound of Falling' explores the lives of four generations of women on a northeast German farm over a century, blending intergenerational narratives and rural themes.
- This marks Schilinski’s second feature, following her 2017 debut 'Dark Blue Girl,' and is co-produced by Studio Zentral and ZDF/Das Kleine Fernsehspiel.
- Mubi's acquisition aligns with its strategy of championing international auteur cinema, continuing a streak of high-profile Cannes pickups.