19/06/2020 - The Polish firm has secured a spot in the Cannes Official Selection with Magnus von Horn’s sophomore feature, while 6 more movies and projects will be available to professionals at the Marché du Film

Warsaw-based boutique world sales agent New Europe Film Sales is set to present a total of seven films and projects to the professionals attending the Cannes Marché du Film, which is happening entirely digitally from 22-26 June.

In the Cannes Official Selection, Magnus von Horn is returning with his sophomore feature, Sweat [+see also:
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The sales agent is bringing along three titles for Marché du Film screenings, all of which have already had their premieres at previous festivals. The slate includes Danish director Malou Reymann's debut feature, A Perfectly Normal Family [+see also:
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Finally, the Polish company will be at the Marché to negotiate deals for Birds (Or How to Be One) [+see also:
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