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Cannes’ Un Certain Regard Movie ‘When The Light Breaks’ by Oscar-Nominated Icelandic Director Rúnar Rúnarsson Sells Widely (EXCLUSIVE)


Oscar-nominated Icelandic filmmaker Rúnar Rúnarsson’s 'When The Light Breaks' has sold to a raft of territories following its premiere at Cannes.

Rolling off its buzzy world premiere at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, Oscar-nominated Icelandic filmmaker Rúnar Rúnarsson’s poignant drama “When The Light Breaks” has sold to a raft of territories. Represented in international markets by The Party Film Sales, the movie has been picked up for Italy (Movies Inspired), Switzerland (Xenix), Norway (Arthaus), Denmark (Ost for Paradis), Finland (Cinemanse), Hungary (Vertigo), Greece (Cinobo), Israel (New Cinema), Poland (Aurora), Turkey (Bir Film) and Baltics (Estofilm). While pitching the project at Goteborg Film Festival ‘s work-in-progress showcase, Rúnarsson said he inspired by a personal event for “When the Light Breaks”.

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