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Magnolia Takes Global Rights To Sundance-Winning Thriller ‘Plainclothes’ – Deadline

Sundance, SXSW London premiere ‘Plainclothes’ starring Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey picked up for UK-Ireland – Screendaily 

Magnolia Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey thriller Plainclothes from filmmaker Carmen Emmi and Curzon has picked up  for UK-Ireland from Magnify.

Magnify has also closed further deals with distributors across multiple territories, including Filmin (Spain & Portugal), Cinemien & Tongariro (Benelux, German-speaking Europe, CEE, Italy, Baltics), Films We Like (Canada), Lev (Israel), Falcon (Indonesia), and Aardwolf (airlines), with additional deals currently in progress.

“Plainclothes is a gripping psychological drama with two exceptional performances from Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey,” said Damian Spandley, managing director programme and sales at Curzon. “It marks Carmen Emmi as a filmmaker to watch.”

“Plainclothes is a true revelation,” said Magnolia Pictures co-CEOs Eamonn Bowles and Dori Begley. “Tom Blyth is a knockout and director Carmen Emmi is a major new talent behind the camera.”