The Match Factory Posts Raft Of International Deals For Cannes Competition Title ‘The Substance’

The Match Factory has finalized a raft of international deals for Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes Palme d’Or contender The Substance, following its buzzy premiere over the weekend in the presence of co-stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.

The blood-spattered body horror has sold to Italy (I Wonder Pictures), Spain (Elastica Films), Scandinavia (Nonstop Entertainment), South Korea (Challan), Hong Kong (Golden Scene Company), CIS (VLG.FILM LTD.), Ukraine and Baltics (Adastra Cinema), Taiwan (Catchplay), Australia and New Zealand (Madman Entertainment), Poland (Monolith), Greece (Feelgood Entertainment), Former Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Bulgaria (Beta Film) and Romania (Independenta Film 97).

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Deals have also been struck for Japan and Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Portugal and South East Asia and are in final negotiations. Metropolitan previously acquired the film for distribution in France.

Mubi acquired worldwide rights for the film on the eve of Cannes. The global film distributor and streaming service retained all rights in North America, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Latin America, and Benelux, with plans for theatrical releases this year. Additionally, it also acquired rights for Turkey and India.

The sale of the remaining international territories is being handled by The Match Factory.

The Substance, which marked Moore’s first appearance in a Cannes Official Selection film, enjoyed one of Cannes’ most enthusiastic world premieres this year with a 13-minute ovation.

The film revolves around a revolutionary new product called ‘The Substance’ which promises to transform people into the best version of their dreams. It comes with certain caveats and if these are not adhered to, the consequences are terrifying.

The film is a UK-U.S-French production by Working Title, Blacksmith and A Good Story

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