New York, NY – Metrograph Pictures has secured the North American distribution rights to “April,” a film by Dea Kulumbegashvili, which garnered the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. The announcement comes ahead of the film’s US debut set for October 7 at the New York Film Festival.
“April” is Kulumbegashvili’s ambitious follow-up to her debut film, involving key collaborators from her previous project. The narrative centers on Nina, a proficient obstetrician working in a maternity hospital in Eastern Georgia. She faces intense scrutiny following a distressing incident, which brings her clandestine side job providing illegal abortions into the limelight.
The drama features performances from Ia Sukhitashvili and Kakha Kintsurashvili, actors who are reuniting with the director following their roles in Kulumbegashvili’s critically acclaimed first film, “Beginning.” Metrograph Pictures has revealed plans for a 2025 theatrical release, collaborating with a consortium of production companies including Frenesy Film, First Picture, Memo Films, and Independent Film Project.
Produced by a team of notable figures in the film industry such as Luca Guadagnino, Ilan Amouyal, David Zerat, Francesco Melzi d’Eril, Archil Gelovani, Gabriele Moratti, and Alexandra Rossi, “April” blends intense personal drama with broader societal issues. The executive production crew boasts seasoned professionals including Steven Darty, Adrien Dassault, Christian Vesper, Giovanni Corrado, Raffaella Viscardi, Moreno Zani, Malcom Pagani, Marco Colombo, and Federico Marchetti, ensuring a diverse and experienced team behind the scenes.
The acquisition was finalized through negotiations between Metrograph and Goodfellas, who represented the filmmakers during the dealings.
As the anticipation builds for its North American premiere, “April” is set to be a significant cinematic event. The film not only explores personal and moral complexities but also reflects broader social issues, likely resonating with a diverse audience and critics alike.
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