What's Happening?
Fandango Sales has acquired international sales rights for 'Only Rebels Win,' a film directed by Danielle Arbid and starring Hiam Abbass. The film is set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival's Panorama
section. It tells the story of Suzanne, a middle-class widow in Beirut, who forms an unexpected romantic relationship with Osmane, a young undocumented Sudanese man. The film explores themes of love and resistance against a backdrop of societal hostility in a fractured Lebanon.
Why It's Important?
The acquisition by Fandango Sales highlights the film's potential to resonate with international audiences, given its exploration of timely social issues such as immigration, racism, and love across cultural divides. The film's premiere at a prestigious festival like Berlinale underscores its artistic merit and the growing global interest in stories from the Middle East. This could lead to increased visibility for Middle Eastern cinema and encourage more diverse storytelling in the film industry.
