The upcoming Zoe Saldaña-starring and Martin Scorsese-exec produced thriller “The Absence of Eden” has been snapped up by Signature Entertainment in a multi-territory deal.
Signature purchased U.Okay. and Irish, Australian and New Zealand and African rights to the characteristic, being offered by The Change.
“The Absence of Eden” — additionally starring Garrett Hedlund (“Tron,” “Mudbound”) and Adria Arjona (“Hitman,” “Father of the Bride”) —.is directed by first-time characteristic director Marco Perego from a script he co-wrote with Rick Rapoza (“Cactuses”). The screenplay was just lately acquired by the AMPAS Library as a part of their everlasting core inclusion.
The thriller pivots across the dueling narratives of an ICE Agent (Hedlund) combating the ethical dilemmas of border safety and an undocumented girl (Saldaña) preventing to flee a ruthless cartel.
Producers embrace Oscar nominee Julie Yorn (“Hell or Excessive Water”), Perego, Robert Kravis (“Fortunate Quantity Slevin”), and Karl Herrmann (“Dinner in America”) beneath their banner of Pioneer Photos, and Oscar nominee Alexandra Milchan (“Tár”). Scorsese and Rick Yorn (Max Payne) function exec producers, alongside Cisely, Mariel and Zoe Saldana’s Cinestar Photos, Ingenious Media, Ashland Hill Media Finance, Sycuan Tribal in addition to Ruben Islas (“The Card Counter”),Jolene Rodriguez (“Righteous Thieves”) and Stanley Preschutti (“Mob Land”).
The deal was negotiated between Signature Leisure’s acquisitions supervisor Begüm Kayacan Parodi and The Change’s president of worldwide gross sales and distribution Nat McCormick.
“Quick and motion packed, ‘The Absence of Eden’ focuses on a really present material, with such impactful performances,” mentioned Parodi. “We’re delighted to work with The Change once more and to be releasing the movie in a number of territories.”
