culture and entertainment - In a significant pre-Toronto Film Festival acquisition, Dulac Distribution has secured the French distribution rights to 'The Currents' ('Las Corrientes'), marking the first major territory sale for t...
his anticipated Swiss-Argentine co-production. The deal, arranged through Luxbox Films, represents growing international interest in director Milagros Mumenthaler's latest work.
The film, set for release across 80 French screens in early 2026, continues Dulac's strategic focus on critically acclaimed international cinema, following their successful distribution of 'Chile 1976' two years prior. The acquisition demonstrates the ongoing market viability of thoughtful, character-driven international dramas in the French theatrical market.
'The Currents' tells the story of Lina, a 34-year-old Argentine stylist who experiences an inexplicable urge to return home after achieving professional success in Switzerland. The narrative explores themes of displacement, identity, and the complex relationship between success and belonging - themes that resonate particularly strongly in our increasingly globalized world.
Mumenthaler's personal connection to the material adds significant depth to the project. Having fled Argentina during the military dictatorship, her own experience of exile and return informs the film's exploration of belonging and displacement. The director's previous works, including the Golden Leopard-winning 'Back to Stay,' have established her as a significant voice in contemporary Latin American cinema.
The film features breakthrough performances from Isabel Aimé Gonzales Sola and Esteban Bigliardi, the latter known for his work in 'Society of the Snow.' Their involvement, coupled with the film's selection for TIFF's prestigious Platform competition, positions 'The Currents' as a potential breakthrough in international arthouse cinema.
The film, set for release across 80 French screens in early 2026, continues Dulac's strategic focus on critically acclaimed international cinema, following their successful distribution of 'Chile 1976' two years prior. The acquisition demonstrates the ongoing market viability of thoughtful, character-driven international dramas in the French theatrical market.
'The Currents' tells the story of Lina, a 34-year-old Argentine stylist who experiences an inexplicable urge to return home after achieving professional success in Switzerland. The narrative explores themes of displacement, identity, and the complex relationship between success and belonging - themes that resonate particularly strongly in our increasingly globalized world.
Mumenthaler's personal connection to the material adds significant depth to the project. Having fled Argentina during the military dictatorship, her own experience of exile and return informs the film's exploration of belonging and displacement. The director's previous works, including the Golden Leopard-winning 'Back to Stay,' have established her as a significant voice in contemporary Latin American cinema.
The film features breakthrough performances from Isabel Aimé Gonzales Sola and Esteban Bigliardi, the latter known for his work in 'Society of the Snow.' Their involvement, coupled with the film's selection for TIFF's prestigious Platform competition, positions 'The Currents' as a potential breakthrough in international arthouse cinema.