Park Hoon-jung’s Assassin Noir ‘Tristes Tropiques’ Sells to North America, France, Spain
Park Hoon-jung's 'Tristes Tropiques' has secured distribution deals across North America, Europe, and Asia. The film follows a group of assassins who turn on each other after the death of their mentor.
Why it matters
The broad international acquisition of this film underscores the global commercial viability of South Korean noir thrillers.
Park Hoon-jung’s Assassin Noir ‘Tristes Tropiques’ Sells to North America, France, Spain "Tristes Tropiques," the latest genre outing from "New World" and "The Witch" director Park Hoon-jung, has been picked up for North America by Well Go USA as Finecut, which is carrying the film in its AFM line-up, closes a fresh round of deals ahead of the film's Nov. 25 theatrical release in Korea.
Swift Distribution, whose president and CEO Didier Costet called the film "an exciting new cinematic journey," has acquired French-speaking territories. Alfa Pictures will handle Spain and Andorra, Blue Swan Entertainment has Italy and CaiChang International, Inc. has taken Taiwan.
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