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\n\tBerlin-based sales outfit M-Appeal has picked up international sales rights to Nicola Sorcinelli\u2018s \u201cBalcanica,\u201d starring Matilda De Angelis, which will have its world premiere in competition at the 23rd Giornate degli Autori, also known as Venice Days, held alongside the 83rd Venice Intl. Film Festival.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\u201cBalcanica\u201d follows the journey of the orchestra conductor Nasar and his tuba-playing son Jalil across the Balkans, after leaving Afghanistan, where music has been banned. Their path eventually crosses that of Greta, an Italian doctor whose empathy and resilience shine through the situation. As their journeys continue to intertwine, the three must face the life changing choices the moment demands.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe film stars Italian actress Matilda De Angelis, known for her leading role in the Netflix series \u201cThe Law According to Lidia Po\u00ebt,\u201d Silver Bear winner Babak Karimi, celebrated for his performance in Asghar Farhadi\u2019s \u201cA Separation,\u201d winner of the Golden Bear at the 2011 Berlinale and the 2012 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and rising talent Ivar Wafaei. The screenplay is written by Sorcinelli and Andrea Brusa.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cBalcanica\u201d is produced by Nightswim and Fremantle\u2019s Wildside, in co-production with This and That Productions and Antitalent, and in association with M74 and Nieminen Film.<\/p>\n

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\n\tSorcinelli said that \u201cBalcanica,\u201d her debut feature film, is \u201ca story about a vital journey, denied freedoms and the deeply human need to keep searching for one\u2019s place in the world. Bringing it to Venice is a joy that is difficult to put into words.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tMaren Kroymann, CEO of M-Appeal, described the film as \u201ca powerful story of human connection and empathy in impossible situations.\u201d She added that Sorcinelli \u201chas crafted a timely, emotional and universal story that deserves to be seen everywhere, brought to life by an incredible cast.\u201d<\/p>\n

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