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COLOGNE, Germany – Newly minted Brooklyn-based distributor Big World Pictures has picked up U.S. rights to Norwegian feature The Almost Man as its first theatrical release.
The debut feature from Norwegian director Martin Lund won the Crystal Globe award for best picture at last year’s Karlovy Vary film festival.
The dramedy focuses on Hendrik, a 35-year-old man-child who finds out he is about to become a father and is forced to give up his own childish behavior. Star Henrik Rafaelsen won best actor at Karlovy Vary for his performance.
“The Almost Man is one of the finest — and most enjoyable — films I’ve seen in the past year. We’re proud to have it leading the inaugural slate for Big World Pictures,” said Big World’s Jonathan Howell in a statement.
The Almost Man will be Big World’s first release. The specialty distributor plans 3-4 theatrical bows per year. The deal for The Almost Man was signed with sales group LevelK. SF Norway released The Almost Man locally last September.
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