Kino Lorberi takes on the role of Nadine Labak in “Costa Brava, Lebanon” in North America (Exclusive)

Cinema Lorber took over the North American rights Costa Brava, LebanonA dark comic about the ongoing political and environmental crises in Lebanon.

The directorial debut of Mounia Akl, which premiered last year at Venice’s Orizzonti Extra, starring actress and director Nadine Labak (Capernaumand Saleh Bakri (group visit). The Lorbery movie is planning a theatrical release Costa Brava, Lebanon The 15th of July.

Aki’s intergenerational family story centers on the Badri Free Clan, who build a mini utopia off the web in an attempt to escape Beirut from toxic pollution and social unrest. But the world intervenes when youIt is the Lebanese government that starts building a garbage dump outside its fence. The country’s garbage and corruption will literally bring it to your door. The Badrians are forced to either stay true to their ideals and live outside the system, or leave their idyllic mountain home and face the reality they fled with. Nadia Charbel, Lillian Chakar Khuri and Jeana and Seana Restomo participate.

Costa Brava, Lebanon Produced by Myriam Sassine and Georges Schoucair for Abbou Productions. defined as a Lebanese, French, Spanish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian co-productions, executive produced by Jeff School, Anika McLaren, Fuad Mikati, Candice Abella Mikati, Karam Abulhousni, Monique Debbie, Lara El Khoury, Eli Tabet and Harriet Harper Jones. . Co-producers are Cinema Defacto, Lastor Media, Fox in the Snow Films, Snowglobe, Barentsfilm, Gaïjin and Boo Pictures.

“Costa Brava, Lebanon It reflects the joys and frustrations of a close-knit family with an intimate relationship that feels incredibly natural and places it against a backdrop of vividly painted environmental protest and pollution,” said Kino Lorber, Senior Vice President Wendy Liddell. “While this is her first feature film, Munia Akli’s gift for actors is clearly seen in the sensitive performances she produces from her actor, which includes award-winning director Nadine Labak.

negotiate for Costa Brava, Lebanon Negotiated by Liddell on behalf of participant Rob Williams and the WME independent directors. French Films mk2 makes international sales of the title.