Global Reach: Berlinale's Best Films Secure Wide Distribution

"Queen at Sea": A Deep Dive into its Berlinale Success and International Reach

Lance Hammer's cinematic creation, "Queen at Sea," distinguished itself at the Berlinale by receiving the esteemed Silver Bear Jury Prize. The film also earned significant recognition for its lead performers, with both Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall being honored with Silver Bear awards for their outstanding supporting roles.

Expanding Horizons: "Queen at Sea"s Global Distribution Footprint

Following its highly anticipated world premiere, "Queen at Sea" quickly cemented its international presence. The Match Factory facilitated distribution deals across a broad spectrum of territories, including key markets such as the United Kingdom and Ireland (Curzon), Poland (Aurora), the Benelux region (Imagine Film), and South Korea (Challan). Further agreements were made for Switzerland (Frenetic Films), Greece (Cinobo), Portugal (FILMS4YOU), the Former Yugoslavia (Investacommerce AG), the Baltics (Scanorama), Taiwan (Andrews Film), and Latin America (Cine Canibal), ensuring a wide global release.

"Rose": Celebrating Award-Winning Performance and Extensive Distribution

Markus Schleinzer's compelling film, "Rose," celebrated a notable triumph at the Berlinale, with Sandra Hüller earning the coveted Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance for her remarkable portrayal. This recognition underscored the film's artistic merit and the power of its central performance.

"Rose" Blossoms: Securing Distribution Across Continents

The Match Factory successfully negotiated a comprehensive array of distribution deals for "Rose," ensuring its reach across numerous territories. These include France (KMBO), Spain (Avalon), the Benelux countries (Paradiso), Poland (Gutek), South Korea (Pancinema), Denmark (Ost For Paradis), and Sweden and Iceland (Edge). Additionally, deals were finalized for Norway (Fidalgo), Finland (Future Film Oy), Hungary (Cirko Film), Portugal (No Comboio), Greece (Weirdwave), the Czech Republic and Slovakia (Zero Gravity), Bulgaria (Beta Film), the Former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), the Middle East and North Africa (Gulf Film), Israel (Lev Cinemas), and the Baltics (Scanorama). The film will also captivate audiences in Germany (Piffl), Austria (Filmladen), and Switzerland (Filmcoopi), highlighting its widespread appeal.

Continued Expansion: The Ongoing Quest for Broader Audience Reach

The Match Factory remains actively engaged in discussions to expand the distribution of both "Queen at Sea" and "Rose" into additional international territories. These ongoing negotiations reflect the strong market interest in these award-winning films and the company's commitment to maximizing their global viewership.