Mubi Acquires ‘Coward’ Rights for Ten Territories — SkimNews
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- Mubi acquires rights to 'Coward' for ten territories – U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.
- Dhont reunites with his regular collaborators – co‑writer Angelo Tijssens, producer Michiel Dhont, cinematographer Frank van den Eeden, production designer Eve Martin, composer Valentin Hadjadj, editor Alain Dessauvage, and sound designer Yanna Soentjens – on the film.
- Na Hong‑Jin's 'Hope' was also bought by Mubi a day earlier, highlighting a rapid acquisition spree at Cannes.
- Variety reports the same multi‑territory agreement as Deadline, confirming the scope and timing of the deal.
- Cannes competition now features 'Coward', 'Hope', and ZDF’s 'The Flaws' winning a Seriencamp award, indicating a crowded field of high‑profile titles.
Why it matters: Mubi secures rights in ten territories, boosting its catalogue and likely driving subscriber growth, while the film’s producers lock in multi‑market revenue streams, strengthening their financing for future projects.
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