We take a closer look at eight of them that are currently being introduced at the Rotterdam-based gathering. The plot revolves around a young girl who is taken in by a mysterious group of self-sufficient women, only to discover that their secret to survival is cannibalising the rich men of the nearby estate.
This is a lyrical, stark and painterly world punctuated by visceral, gnarly, brutal violence and sensual, feminine sexuality. At CineMart, the team is looking for co-production partners, mainly in France and Greece, but also worldwide; they are also aiming to connect with European distribution companies and TV channels.
Determined to meet her online boyfriend on the Montenegrin coast, she stops in her hometown in Bosnia to show off, but has to flee when news of the robbery gets out. As a road movie, co-productions with Austria, Slovenia and Montenegro could leverage soft financing and incentives.
Music is integral to the film, so we are also looking for a partner with access to diverse music catalogues. The team has a script translated into English ready and is awaiting the outcome of two development funding applications.
Plans for include finalising the shooting script, and conducting visual and production research trips. At CineMart, they are aiming to find co-producers, sales agents, distributors and festivals. Torn between duty and desire, Mai must confront her identity, her love and her place in two different worlds.
