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Berlin-Bound ‘The Botanist’ Lands at Magnify for Global Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Magnify has landed sales rights to helmer Yi Jing's directorial debut 'The Botanist' ahead of its world premiere in the Berlin Film Festival.
The coming-of-age tale, set in a remote village in China’s Xinjiang region, follows a young Kazakh boy named Arsin who develops a deep connection with plants. The creative team includes composer Peyman Yazdanian (“Hit the Road”), editor Yaonan Liu (“The Great Phuket”) and lenser Fannong Li. “Jing Yi’s debut film is a remarkable discovery, a tender tale enhanced by breathtaking photography and unique, plant-filled scenery,” said Magnify senior VP of Global Sales, Lorna Lee Torres.
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