20/05/2007

Ermanno Olmi’s One Hundred Nails [+see also:
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The great Italian master, winner of a Palme d’Or in 1978 for The Tree of Wooden Clogs (L’albero degli Zoccoli), will present his latest opus to the press this morning and later today at a unique market screening. Jeff Nuyts, head of international sales at Intramovies, stated that the film was an amazing success in Italy, where it has grossed over €2m thanks to Mikado’s careful handling.

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Another Italian film doing well at the local box office is Davide Marengo’s directorial debut Night Bus [+see also:
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Intramovies is also selling two Austrian feature debuts produced by Novotny & Novotny: All Invisible Things (Heile Welt) [+see also:
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