15/05/2009

High Point Films have sold UK/Ireland rights for Dutch box office smash Winter In Wartime [+see also:
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The film, distributed in the territory by Benelux Films Distribution, was number one at the Dutch box office for six weeks and has grossed over €6.1 million. The film is produced by Isabella Films’ Els Vandevorst (Dogville [+see also:
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High Point’s Carey Fitzgerald said, “The UK has seen a lot of enthusiasm over Winter In Wartime among buyers and Kaleidoscope were quick to pounce on it against tough competition. We fully share their confidence in the film and are thrilled to have them on board for the UK.”

Kaleidoscope CEO Spencer Pollard added, “We are delighted to be adding Winter In Wartime to our film slate for theatrical distribution over the next 12 months. The film has been a huge success in Holland and we feel that it is a film that will do very well here in the UK in cinemas and across other media. It is also good to be signing our first deal with High Point who have acted quickly upon our interest and we are very excited about closing a deal before Cannes as we felt that it would attract a lot of interest in the marketplace.”

High Point is screening the film at the Cannes Film Market.