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Blue Finch Acquires Global Rights to Supernatural Horror ‘A Mother’s Embrace’
U.K.-based Blue Finch Films has secured worldwide rights to the supernatural horror film “A Mother’s Embrace,” directed by Cristian Ponce.
Set in 1996, the plot centers on Ana, a young firefighter who responds to an emergency at a retirement home during Rio de Janeiro’s most severe storm. As her team works to evacuate the elderly residents, Ana discovers sinister undercurrents and must confront her own past traumas to survive.
This film marks Ponce’s second feature, following “History of the Occult,” which garnered awards at Mar del Plata. He co-wrote the screenplay with Gabriela Capello and André Pereira. Pereira and Mariana Muniz produced the film under their Lupa Filmes banner.
Brazilian actor Marjorie Estiano, famed for her International Emmy-nominated role in Globo’s “Under Pressure” and the Locarno winner “Good Manners,” stars in the film alongside Chandelly Braz and Javier Drolas.
Ponce shared, “For me, the idea of evil based on the presumption of good was very important. Often, people believe they are doing something good for others when, in reality, they are condemning them. Others may exploit this for their own benefit. I also wanted to explore how religion and politics have shaped our dystopian present by convincing good people to do evil.”
Pereira added, “‘A Mother’s Embrace’ delves into horror through a story deeply rooted in our culture. Brought to life by a cast and crew from Brazil and Argentina, and co-produced with Pablo Guisa from Morbido in Mexico, this film represents a true collaboration in Latin American genre cinema. We can’t wait to share our fears with audiences beyond our borders.”
Muniz expressed, “We are truly excited to have Blue Finch as our partner. Every aspect of our movie has been carefully planned, and with Blue Finch’s solid experience and established market presence, we are sure that ‘A Mother’s Embrace’ will achieve outstanding results.”
Blue Finch’s international slate also includes Sitges title “Zero,” SXSW 2024 Midnighter Audience Award winner “Oddity” and Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s thriller “Steppenwolf.”
“A Mother’s Embrace” is set for its festival premiere this fall, with further details to be disclosed. First-look images were revealed at Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion last year.
Source: Particle News
