{"id":136828,"date":"2025-05-23T14:41:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/neon-acquires-oliver-laxes-sirat-after-its-cannes-debut\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:41:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:41:46","slug":"neon-acquires-oliver-laxes-sirat-after-its-cannes-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/neon-acquires-oliver-laxes-sirat-after-its-cannes-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Neon Acquires Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sir\u00e2t’ After Its Cannes Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Neon Acquires North American Rights to \u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d<\/h2>\n

Neon has recently acquired the \u00a0North American rights\u00a0 to Oliver Laxe’s film \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t,\u201d\u00a0 following its \u00a0critical acclaim\u00a0 at this year\u2019s \u00a0Cannes Film Festival.\u00a0 This acquisition adds to a busy festival season for Neon, which has also secured rights for Kleber Mendon\u00e7a Filho\u2019s \u00a0\u201cThe Secret Agent\u201d\u00a0 and Jafar Panahi\u2019s \u00a0\u201cIt Was Just an Accident,\u201d\u00a0 both competing for prestigious awards.<\/p>\n

Neon\u2019s Festival Success<\/h2>\n

Neon is currently enjoying a successful run at Cannes, having won an \u00a0Oscar\u00a0 for Best Picture this year with \u00a0\u201cAnora,\u201d\u00a0 which also debuted at the festival and clinched the \u00a0Palme d\u2019Or.\u00a0 This remarkable achievement follows their historic win for the 2019 film \u00a0\u201cParasite.\u201d\u00a0 Neon has a strong presence at Cannes, having released all five of the last \u00a0Palme d\u2019Or\u00a0 winners. As the festival nears its conclusion, many are speculating whether Neon can achieve this \u00a0feat a sixth time.\u00a0 The winners will be unveiled this Saturday, adding to the excitement surrounding their acquisitions.<\/p>\n

Plot Overview of \u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d<\/h2>\n

\u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d\u00a0 is co-written by Laxe and his frequent collaborator \u00a0Santiago Fillol.\u00a0 The film features an outstanding cast including \u00a0Sergi L\u00f3pez, Bruno N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Stefania Gadda,\u00a0 and \u00a0Jade Oukid.\u00a0 Neon plans to release the film in \u00a0North American theaters\u00a0 later this year, although the \u00a0financial terms\u00a0 of the deal have not been disclosed. According to an official plot description, \u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d follows a \u00a0father\u00a0 (played by L\u00f3pez) and his \u00a0son\u00a0 as they navigate a rave deep in the mountains of \u00a0southern Morocco.\u00a0 They are on a quest to find \u00a0Mar,\u00a0 who disappeared months ago during one of these parties. Amidst the pulsating electronic music and an unfamiliar sense of freedom, they distribute her photo, clinging on to the fading hope of finding her while pursuing a group of ravers heading to one last desert party.<\/p>\n

Critical Reception and Directorial Style<\/h2>\n

Reviewers have praised the film\u2019s unique twists and emotional depth, with \u00a0Variety\u00a0\u2019s Jessica Kiang highlighting Laxe\u2019s \u00a0\u201cthrilling directorial confidence.\u201d\u00a0 She describes the film as a \u00a0\u201cbrilliantly bizarre, cult-ready vision\u201d\u00a0 that explores the limits of human psychology. Laxe\u2019s reputation for drawing viewers into unconventional narratives is evident in \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t.\u201d\u00a0 The film promises not just a visual experience but a profound exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of an electrifying party culture.<\/p>\n

Production Teams and Industry Connections<\/h2>\n

\u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d\u00a0 is produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker \u00a0Pedro Almod\u00f3var,\u00a0 along with \u00a0Agust\u00edn Almod\u00f3var\u00a0 and \u00a0Esther Garc\u00eda\u00a0 under the banner of \u00a0El Deseo.\u00a0 Other production houses involved include \u00a0Xavi Font\u00a0 and \u00a0Oliver Laxe\u00a0 for \u00a0Filmes Da Ermida\u00a0, as well as \u00a0Oriol Maym\u00f3\u00a0 for \u00a0Uri Films,\u00a0 \u00a0Mani Mortazavi,\u00a0 and \u00a0Andrea Queralt\u00a0 for \u00a04A4 Productions\u00a0, with Domingo Corral for \u00a0Movistar Plus+.\u00a0 The film\u2019s \u00a0associate producers\u00a0 include \u00a0Fran Ara\u00fajo\u00a0 and \u00a0Guillermo Farr\u00e9\u00a0 for Movistar Plus+, alongside \u00a0Holger Stern.\u00a0 In terms of international sales rights, \u00a0The Match Factory\u00a0 is representing the film.<\/p>\n

Oliver Laxe\u2019s Cinematic Journey<\/h2>\n

Oliver Laxe made his feature film debut with \u00a0\u201cYou All Are Captains,\u201d\u00a0 which won the \u00a0FIPRESCI Prize\u00a0 at the \u00a02010 Cannes Film Festival.\u00a0 His subsequent works include the religious western \u00a0\u201cMimosas,\u201d\u00a0 which screened in the Critics\u2019 Week section at Cannes in 2016, and \u00a0\u201cFire Will Come,\u201d\u00a0 shown in 2019 in the \u00a0Un Certain Regard\u00a0 section, winning the Jury Prize. Known for his distinctive shooting style, Laxe frequently utilizes \u00a0non-actors\u00a0 and authentic locations in Morocco, a hallmark that continues with \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other Titles at Cannes<\/h2>\n

Alongside \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t,\u201d\u00a0 Neon is also bringing to Cannes two additional competition titles: \u00a0Joachim Trier\u2019s \u201cSentimental Value,\u201d\u00a0 which has received some of the festival\u2019s most enthusiastic reviews, and \u00a0Julia Ducournau\u2019s \u201cAlpha.\u201d\u00a0 Additionally, Neon has produced \u00a0Raoul Peck\u2019s \u201cOrwell: 2+2=5\u201d\u00a0 and \u00a0Michael Angelo Covino\u2019s \u201cSplitsville,\u201d\u00a0 which stars \u00a0Dakota Johnson\u00a0 and \u00a0Adria Arjona.\u00a0 Each of these films showcases Neon\u2019s commitment to promoting exceptional storytelling and groundbreaking filmmakers.<\/p>\n

Negotiations for \u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d<\/h2>\n

The deal for \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d\u00a0 was successfully negotiated by Neon\u2019s \u00a0VP of Acquisitions, Sarah Colvin,\u00a0 in collaboration with \u00a0Agathe Valentin,\u00a0 Director of Sales at \u00a0The Match Factory.\u00a0 \u00a0Thania Dimitrakopoulou,\u00a0 Head of Sales at The Match Factory, represented the filmmakers during these negotiations. The acquisition of \u00a0\u201cSir\u00e2t\u201d\u00a0 stands as yet another testament to Neon\u2019s dedication to bringing unique and compelling stories to \u00a0North American audiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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