Round 12 Acquires Global Sales Rights for 'The Match'
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- Round 12 acquired international sales rights for the documentary The Match.
- Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco directed The Match, which chronicles the 1986 Argentina‑England World Cup quarter‑final.
- The Match will debut at Cannes Premiere, part of the Cannes Official Selection.
- Round 12’s deal is its first acquisition of a Cannes Official Selection title.
Why it matters: Round 12 expands its catalogue with a high‑profile sports doc, while the filmmakers gain worldwide distribution before the Cannes Premiere, boosting commercial prospects and raising the documentary’s global visibility.
