Albert Pintó’s ‘Lions in Winter’ Lands Cannes Deal
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- Albert Pintó (director of Netflix’s “Money Heist” and “Berlin”) is directing the high‑voltage thriller “Lions in Winter,” now in post‑production.
- Álvaro Ariza is producing “Lions in Winter,” with Sony Pictures Entertainment Iberia set to distribute the film in Spain.
- María Luisa Gutiérrez will serve as executive producer on the film, leveraging her track record of Spanish box‑office hits.
- Luis Zahara leads an all‑Spanish cast in “Lions in Winter,” after starring in “Barren Land.”
- Film Factory will bring “Lions in Winter” to market at the Cannes Film Festival next week for world sales.
Why it matters: Producers and Sony secure a Cannes sales platform for the thriller, expanding Spanish cinema’s market presence while Netflix reels from a 9‑10% share drop and confronts tighter financing.
