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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chile Heads to Cannes: Sebastian Lelio, Diego Céspedes, Nicolás Acuña, Julio Rojas, Present Latest Buzz Titles
Chile heads to Cannes with an ambitious lineup. The country's a proving ground for cross-industry talent, set to converge at this year's fest with illustrator Alberto Montt designing the delegation's stand, and musician Javiera Parra on-site performing songs from Sebastián Lelio's Cannes Premiere title 'The Wave.' The range of Chilean filmmakers at Cannes ranges from Lelio and Diego Cespedes to new titles from established talent — Nicolás Acuña, Julio Rojas, René Ballesteros — to emerging cineastes such as María Paz González and Constanza Majluf. More from Variety Chile Launches New Perks, Asian Outreach as it Debuts Oscar-Winning Sebastián Lelio's 'The Wave' at Cannes Cannes Launches With Muted Opening Night Short on Star Power - And Cleavage Prestige Acquires Worldwide Rights to Action Sci-Fi Film 'Heavens: The Boy and His Robot' (EXCLUSIVE) 'The Wave' (Sebastian Lelio) A world sales pickup by FilmNation playing Cannes Première, the return to Chile of Oscar laureate Lelio ('A Fantastic Woman'), a musical capturing the good-humored outrage of Chile's biggest wave of feminist protests in history. From Chilean powerhouse Fabula, headed by Pablo, Juan de Dios Larraín. 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' (Diego Céspedes) Quijote Films ('The Settlers') produces the Western that centers young Lidia and her queer family, blamed for an illness gripping the town. Ignorance reigns, vengeance is imminent, in the Charades-backed feature debut from the Cannes Cinéfondation winner, now selected for Un Certain Regard. 'Box 205' (Pablo Díaz del Río) Chile's Storyboard Media produces this thriller that sees Carmen Frei unravel the investigation into the suspicious death of her father, former Chilean president Eduardo Frei Montalva. 'The Devil's Wells' (Jairo Boisier Olave) A 2023 Ventana Sur Proyecta selection, this genre-bender follows Estrella, living in a drought-stricken town. Her divine gift for locating underground water sources leads her to a sinister plot. 'To Die On Your Feet' (María Paz González) The 'Lina From Lima' director presents a warped drama following Cruz, fleeting witness to a death, as she sets out to recover tempered emotions. Quijote Films, Txintxua Films ('Intimacy'), among producers. 'Erratics' (Thomas Woodroffe) Unearthed from the Patagonian tundra, the spirit of filmmaker Lucien Castlenau nods to a trip made by Paul Castelnau and Lucien Le Saint in 1925 — documenting the region's first nations. 'The Frame Maker' (Sahand Sarhaddi) The Berlinale Talents alum calls on history to reveal truths about the 1979 Iranian revolution's cross-generational impact, piecing together a narrative using his uncle's photos. 'The Grand Illusion' (Sebastián Pereira) A hazy experimental film that centers Cuban actor Roberto, who winds down Havana's boulevards in pure hallucination — believing he's part of a Netflix series. 'Landless Children' (René Ballesteros) Daniel and Juan, adopted in Europe, unravel long-buried truths in this documentary from Ballesteros, whose feature 'La Quemadura' scooped the Joris Ivens Award at Cinéma du Réel. 'Left Unsaid' (Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla) It's 90s rural Chile, and Margarita and her peer Cucho hawk cell phones while wryly maneuvering personal and professional hurdles amidst a slew of communication mishaps, as irony ensues en route to connection. 'The Letelier File' (Rafael Valdeavellano & Nicolás Acuña) An anticipated true crime series that explores the assassination of Pinochet adversary Orlando Letelier, unmasking a clandestine conspiracy network, penned by Julio Rojas ('Case 63') and produced by La Ventana Cine ('Chicago Boys'). 'My Independence Day' (Constanza Majluf) Independence day, 1988 — Manuela dreams of winning her school's 'best dress' competition, while her older brother takes to the streets to protest Chile's vicious dictatorship. 'No Money, No Honey' (Nicole Costa) NYC non-binary sex-worker Máxima takes a nostalgic journey after unearthing tapes from their youth. From Argentina to Miami, themes of reclamation, community and identity converge. 'The Red Hangar' (Juan Pablo Sallato) An Iberseries & Platino Industria pitch participant, the film tracks an Air Force captain ordered to take part in a coup during the Pinochet dictatorship. 'The Tiger of the East' (Jorge Acevedo Carrasco) A doc following a musically-gifted Chilean cowboy sifting through adversity to achieve his dream — journeying to Mexico to play with Los Tigres del Norte. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
13-05-2025
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Prestige Acquires Worldwide Rights to Action Sci-Fi Film ‘Heavens: The Boy and His Robot' (EXCLUSIVE)
Prestige Intl. Pictures has acquired worldwide rights, excluding Japan and China, to action sci-fi film 'Heavens: The Boy and His Robot,' starring Jonathan See. The Singapore-produced movie, which screened at Fantasia and Fantasporto, will be introduced to Cannes buyers this week. More from Variety Tom Cruise Teases 'Never Been Done Before' Stunts in 'Mission: Impossible 8,' Including Wing-Walking: 'It Was So Violent on That Airplane' Cannes Staffers to Protest Working Conditions at Opening Ceremony Emma Roberts and Matt Rife to Star in Romantic Comedy 'Marriage Material' (EXCLUSIVE) Rich Ho wrote, directed and produced the film, which follows the journey of a struggling young pilot, Kai, and his fighter mecha, a giant humanoid robot named Little Dragon, set against a backdrop of epic galactic warfare. The movie explores Kai's dream of joining the Mecha Corps to bring peace to a war-torn world and the friendship that develops between him and his mecha. BC Tan, Takaki Nakadai, Sherman Ng, Penny Wall, Grant Bradley and Richard Stewart served as executive producers. The film was released theatrically in Japan by Henge. 'This film celebrates perseverance and unity in divisive times,' Ho said. ''Heavens' delivers a big-screen experience of pulse-pounding action, humor, and heart that global audiences of different ages can laugh and cry together.' Prestige president Carlos Rincon said: 'Rich Ho has delivered a masterful film, which was a labor of love, 12 years in the making. The film is filled with epic robot battles and groundbreaking VFX but more importantly it features an inspirational theme about not giving up on your dreams.' The film is Singapore's first live-action feature of the mecha genre, a genre of Japanese manga and anime that features or focuses on mechanical innovations such as robots and cyborgs. Ho also served as the film's music composer, art director, set designer, director of photography and co-visual effects supervisor. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chile Heads to Cannes: Sebastian Lelio, Diego Céspedes, Nicolás Acuña, Julio Rojas, Present Latest Buzz Titles
Chile heads to Cannes with an ambitious lineup. The country's a proving ground for cross-industry talent, set to converge at this year's fest with illustrator Alberto Montt designing the delegation's stand, and musician Javiera Parra on-site performing songs from Sebastián Lelio's Cannes Premiere title 'The Wave.' The range of Chilean filmmakers at Cannes ranges from Lelio and Diego Cespedes to new titles from established talent — Nicolás Acuña, Julio Rojas, René Ballesteros — to emerging cineastes such as María Paz González and Constanza Majluf. More from Variety Chile Launches New Perks, Asian Outreach as it Debuts Oscar-Winning Sebastián Lelio's 'The Wave' at Cannes Cannes Launches With Muted Opening Night Short on Star Power - And Cleavage Prestige Acquires Worldwide Rights to Action Sci-Fi Film 'Heavens: The Boy and His Robot' (EXCLUSIVE) 'The Wave' (Sebastian Lelio) A world sales pickup by FilmNation playing Cannes Première, the return to Chile of Oscar laureate Lelio ('A Fantastic Woman'), a musical capturing the good-humored outrage of Chile's biggest wave of feminist protests in history. From Chilean powerhouse Fabula, headed by Pablo, Juan de Dios Larraín. 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' (Diego Céspedes) Quijote Films ('The Settlers') produces the Western that centers young Lidia and her queer family, blamed for an illness gripping the town. Ignorance reigns, vengeance is imminent, in the Charades-backed feature debut from the Cannes Cinéfondation winner, now selected for Un Certain Regard. 'Box 205' (Pablo Díaz del Río) Chile's Storyboard Media produces this thriller that sees Carmen Frei unravel the investigation into the suspicious death of her father, former Chilean president Eduardo Frei Montalva. 'The Devil's Wells' (Jairo Boisier Olave) A 2023 Ventana Sur Proyecta selection, this genre-bender follows Estrella, living in a drought-stricken town. Her divine gift for locating underground water sources leads her to a sinister plot. 'To Die On Your Feet' (María Paz González) The 'Lina From Lima' director presents a warped drama following Cruz, fleeting witness to a death, as she sets out to recover tempered emotions. Quijote Films, Txintxua Films ('Intimacy'), among producers. 'Erratics' (Thomas Woodroffe) Unearthed from the Patagonian tundra, the spirit of filmmaker Lucien Castlenau nods to a trip made by Paul Castelnau and Lucien Le Saint in 1925 — documenting the region's first nations. 'The Frame Maker' (Sahand Sarhaddi) The Berlinale Talents alum calls on history to reveal truths about the 1979 Iranian revolution's cross-generational impact, piecing together a narrative using his uncle's photos. 'The Grand Illusion' (Sebastián Pereira) A hazy experimental film that centers Cuban actor Roberto, who winds down Havana's boulevards in pure hallucination — believing he's part of a Netflix series. 'Landless Children' (René Ballesteros) Daniel and Juan, adopted in Europe, unravel long-buried truths in this documentary from Ballesteros, whose feature 'La Quemadura' scooped the Joris Ivens Award at Cinéma du Réel. 'Left Unsaid' (Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla) It's 90s rural Chile, and Margarita and her peer Cucho hawk cell phones while wryly maneuvering personal and professional hurdles amidst a slew of communication mishaps, as irony ensues en route to connection. 'The Letelier File' (Rafael Valdeavellano & Nicolás Acuña) An anticipated true crime series that explores the assassination of Pinochet adversary Orlando Letelier, unmasking a clandestine conspiracy network, penned by Julio Rojas ('Case 63') and produced by La Ventana Cine ('Chicago Boys'). 'My Independence Day' (Constanza Majluf) Independence day, 1988 — Manuela dreams of winning her school's 'best dress' competition, while her older brother takes to the streets to protest Chile's vicious dictatorship. 'No Money, No Honey' (Nicole Costa) NYC non-binary sex-worker Máxima takes a nostalgic journey after unearthing tapes from their youth. From Argentina to Miami, themes of reclamation, community and identity converge. 'The Red Hangar' (Juan Pablo Sallato) An Iberseries & Platino Industria pitch participant, the film tracks an Air Force captain ordered to take part in a coup during the Pinochet dictatorship. 'The Tiger of the East' (Jorge Acevedo Carrasco) A doc following a musically-gifted Chilean cowboy sifting through adversity to achieve his dream — journeying to Mexico to play with Los Tigres del Norte. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
