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Annecy Winner Arco Opens in French Cinemas on October 22

Backed by Natalie Portman, the Cannes-screened debut arrives to strong reviews with clear awards-season ambitions.

Overview

  • Diaphana is releasing the film in France on 22 October, with international sales handled by Goodfellas.
  • Ugo Bienvenu’s first feature is a 2D ecological science-fiction fable set in 2075 that follows two children across time.
  • Arco won the Cristal du long métrage at the Annecy Festival after a special screening in Cannes.
  • The production credits include Remembers and MountainA France (Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman), with France 3 Cinéma as co-producer.
  • French coverage says Portman is also supporting financing and promotion for an Oscars campaign.