Cannes Remakes

Original Title: C'était mieux demain

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

In 1950s France, Helene and Michel lead a simple, predictable life. Helene, a cheerful stay-at-home mom, and Michel, the proud head of the family, are content—until a freak accident with a new washing machine propels them into 2025. Now, Helene is a powerful bank executive, while Michel struggles with unemployment and depression. As their children grow up in a world dominated by technology, their marriage and world are turned upside down. Can they adapt to this new reality?

Director’s biography:

Vinciane Millereau trained as an actress at Cours Florent and ENSATT in the early 1990s. She has appeared in many films and TV series, including Benedetta (2021), Respire (2014) and Sales gosses (2017), and has also performed on stage in plays by Stanisław Wyspiański, Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Bernard-Marie Koltès. A prominent voice-over artist, she has been the on-air voice of France 5 since 2002. She directed the short film Barbie Girls (2009) and her first feature film, Cycle of Time (2025).

Production company:

For nearly 30 years, UGC has been producing films for the big screen, alternating between established directors and emerging talents, covering every genre, while always maintaining a strong preference for popular comedies. Artistic visions brought to life by Philippe Claudel, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Claude Miller, Guillaume Nicloux, and Michel Blanc have been supported by UGC, delivering high-quality, thought-provoking cinema to audiences. The success of our franchises — Philippe de Chauveron’s What Have We Done to God?, PEF’s The Teachers, and the adventures of Ducobu —loudly and proudly fly the flag for family and mainstream cinema. Today, UGC fosters a vision of cinema based on three pillars:
– Captivating audiences with popular works that are rooted in their time and stand the test of time
– Producing all genres of cinema, catering to all tastes and all cinema audiences
– Supporting talent in realizing their vision to create unique, tailor-made cinematic works. UGC is a member of Ecoprod, which has more than 450 member organizations — all signatories of the Ecoprod Charter.
Joining this community of professionals underscores our commitment to the ecological transition of the film and audiovisual sectors. Together, we are helping to develop tools and resources tailored to our needs.

IP Holder: Studio TF1

STUDIO TF1 owns one of the largest film rights catalogs in France and internationally, with over 800 titles, including major works such as The Piano, the Almodóvar collection, as well as masterpieces of French cinema like And God Created Woman and That Man from Rio. It also houses recent box-office hits such as Alibi.com, Nous Les Leroy, and Open Season.

Original Title: Chers parents

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

Pierre, Louise and Jules are worried. Their parents have something very important to tell them.
Good news : they have won the lottery ! Bad news, they don’t plan on sharing a single dime with their children. Amid hidden truths, unsaid words and jealousy, the family is turned upside down…

Director’s biography:

Emmanuel Patron is the director of CHERS PARENTS.

Production companies:

BONNE PIOCHE CINEMA: Cinema production company.

SND M6 GROUP: SND is a leading French production, distribution, and international sales company, and a subsidiary of major television network Groupe M6. One of the country’s top distributors, SND has handled the French releases of major titles such as Twilight, Divergent, Iron Man, Now You See Me, La La Land, and Conclave. SND handles international sales of new films, with contemporary highlights including Two Is a Family, Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion, Spread Your Wings, The Jungle Bunch, What Happened to Monday, and Yves Saint Laurent. Its library includes over 1,000 titles, featuring iconic European works such as The Swimming Pool, Beauty and the Beast, Orpheus, The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez, The Last Adventure, Accatone, Medea, One Deadly Summer, Ridicule, In the House, and Boot Hill. SND invests actively in 4K restorations and international heritage circulation.

IP Holder: SND

Original Title: Le Répondeur

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

Baptiste, a brilliant voice imitator, is struggling to make a name for himself. That is until Pierre Chozène, a famous writer, offers him an unexpected job: answering his phone calls while pretending to be him. Hounded by fans, journalists, and nosy acquaintances, Pierre needs peace and quiet to finish his most personal novel. Baptiste accepts the job and becomes the writer’s official voice, but soon realizes that stepping into Pierre’s shoes comes with a whirlwind of complications.

Director’s biography:

Fabienne Godet was born in Angers where she studied psychology and engaged in 3 years of theatre before deciding to fully immerse herself in her passion for cinema. Drawing from her corporate experience, she crafted her debut feature film, Burnt Out, portraying the violence and mechanics of submission. Her film My Greatest Escape received a nomination at the 35th César Awards for Best Documentary. In 2024 she directed her sixth film critically acclaimed and BO Hit Guess Who’s Calling!

Production company:

Set up in 2000, LE BUREAU (Paris) et THE BUREAU (London) have produced and co-produced more than 50 international feature films by multi-award winning directors and promising new talents. Since 2009, their activities have widened to international sales through THE BUREAU SALES. TBS now handles more than 500 titles from prestigious directors, including WHY NOT and REZO FILMS’ libraries, and recently moved on to selling in-house productions and co-productions.

IP Holder: Le Bureau

Original Title: Un ours dans le Jura

Completed in: 2024

Synopsis:

Michel and Cathy, wed for longer than they can remember, lead a quiet but monotonous life in the mountains. When a bear runs in front of Michel’s car, accidentally killing two drug dealers and revealing a €2 million stash, their life takes an unpredictable turn. They decide to cover up the incident and keep the money, but their clumsy plan soon attracts the attention of a suspicious inspector.

Director’s biography:

After a career in journalism and television and performing stand-up, Frank Dubosc established himself in cinema, becoming in the 2000s the star of several hit comedies, including the Camping trilogy and Barbecue. In 2018, he directed his first film, Rolling to You, a commercial and critical success. In 2025, he wrote and directed How to Make a Killing, which passed more than one million admissions in France and earned him the 2026 César Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Production company:

Gaumont is the world’s first film company, celebrating over 130 years of history and innovation. Today producing and distributing films and series internationally, its library includes over 1,600 titles such as Untouchable, Crooks in Clover, The Fifth Element, Ballerina, Lost Illusions, The Taste of Things, The Death of Stalin and The Stranger. Specializing in producing local stories with global appeal, Gaumont develops talent-driven, diverse and distinctive titles across multiple languages.

IP Holder: Gaumont

Original Title: Classe moyenne

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

Mehdi had planned to spend a quiet summer in his in-laws’ sumptuous home. But as soon as he arrives, a conflict breaks out between his girfriend’s family and the villa’s janitor couple. As Mehdi comes from a modest background, he thinks he can lead the negotiations between the two parties and bring everyone back to their senses. But things start to escalate…

Director’s biography:

After graduating in editing from La Fémis, Antony Cordier began his career with the documentary Beau comme un camion, which won an award at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival in 2000. This first film offers an intimate look at his working-class roots, a theme he would regularly explore in his cinema. Early on, he demonstrated a social sensitivity and a distinct visual style, influenced by his studies and personal history. Passionate about human storytelling, he quickly turned to fiction. His first feature-length fiction film, Douches froides, was released in 2005 and selected for the Directors Fortnight at Cannes. It went on to win awards at several international festivals (Louis-Delluc, Taipei, Verona, etc.). In 2010, he directed Happy Few, a bold dramatic comedy that delves into the complexities of desire within two couples. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival and featured Élodie Bouchez, Marina Foïs, Roschdy Zem, and Nicolas Duvauchelle. In 2017, Antony directed Gaspard at the wedding, a quirky comedy about unconventional family dynamics. He then worked on directing several episodes of OVNI(s). In 2025, the filmmaker returned to the Croisette with The Party’s Over!, which had its world premiere at the Directors Fortnight. The film, starring Laurent Lafitte, Élodie Bouchez, Ramzy Bedia, Laure Calamy, and Sami Outalbali, depicts a class conflict between a bourgeois family and their staff.

Production company:

Cheyenne Federation is a film and audiovisual production company based in Paris. It was co-founded in 2019 by its directors, Julien Madon and Aimée Buidine, in association with the Federation Studios group. Cheyenne Federation primarily produces feature films for cinema or for streaming platforms, as well as premium series, some of which are recurring.

IP Holder: France tv distribution

Dedicated to championing innovative and talented voices, France tv distribution launched its Feature Film slate in 2017 with over 25 years’ experience distributing TV Programs worldwide. We distribute strong, engaging films with the aim of having them travel as far as possible around the world. The current slate includes films by Antony Cordier, Delphine Deloget, Gaya Jiji, Gilles Legardinier…

Original Title: Muori di lei

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

Luca and Sara, a couple in their early forties, are forced to stay at home and deal with living together 24 hours a day due to the Covid lockdown. Luca is a teacher in crisis and is having a hard time with the fact that Sara is richer than him. Frustrations and dissatisfaction give way to a morbid interest that the man develops towards his new neighbor, Amanda. He spies on her and becomes a spectator of her life, but when his desire for her becomes an obsession, Luca decides to get closer. The consequences will be disastrous.

Director’s biography:

Born in Bra in 1972, Stefano Sardo is an Italian screenwriter. He co-created and showran the SKY series 1992–1994 and wrote the Italian In Treatment adaptation. His film credits include The Double Hour, The Invisible Boy and its sequel, and The Divine Ponytail. He contributed to films like Tatanka and series such as Il tredicesimo apostolo and Il Sistema, and served as head writer on Nemesis (Netflix), The Lions of Sicily (Disney+), and The Art of Joy (SKY). As a director, he made Slow Food Story (2013), debuted with With or Without You (2021), and released Close To Me (2025), sold in 20+ countries.

Production companies:

Nightswim: Nightswim was founded in Rome, Italy, in 2015. Its goal is to enhance talents and innovative languages, developing original narratives with a strong visual personality, without format preclusions. The production structure includes two partners: Stefano Sardo, story-editor, screenwriter and creative producer and Ines Vasiljević, a producer with long experience in Italy and abroad. Latest titles: The Holy Boy, Close to me, The First Child, Sorella di Clausura, God will not help, Our Father, My Killer Buddy.

Medusa Film: Established in 1995, Medusa Film has steadily placed itself at the top of the Italian film market: its results in every season since 2001 have consolidated its primacy and leadership. Medusa editorial line focuses on Italian productions from comedies to romantic and action films, by established authors as well as young directors, to whom Medusa pays special attention. Medusa Film is fully owend by R.T.I. SPA and subject to the coordination of Mediaset SPA.

IP Holder: Nightswim

Nightswim was founded in Rome, Italy, in 2015. Its goal is to enhance talents and innovative languages, developing original narratives with a strong visual personality, without format preclusions. The production structure includes two partners: Stefano Sardo, story-editor, screenwriter and creative producer and Ines Vasiljević, a producer with long experience in Italy and abroad. Latest titles: The Holy Boy, Close to me, The First Child, Sorella di Clausura, God will not help, Our Father, My Killer Buddy.

Original Title: La vita va così

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

At the dawn of the new millennium, two distant destinies collide on an unspoiled stretch of coastline in southern Sardinia.
Efisio Mulas is a solitary shepherd, silent guardian of a time that seems no longer to exist. He has always lived there, between the sea and his animals, in the small house where he was born.
On the other side stands Giacomo, president of a powerful real estate group, symbol of an Italy racing toward the future. He is determined to transform that coast into a luxury resort.

Director’s biography:

Riccardo Milani began his career as an assistant director for Monicelli, Moretti, and Luchetti, and made his directorial debut with Auguri Professore. He has made numerous film and television hits, including La guerra degli Antò, Benvenuto Presidente!, Scusate se esisto!, Mamma o papà?, Come un gatto in tangenziale, Corro da te, Grazie ragazzi, Un mondo a parte, and the documentaries Nel nostro cielo un rombo di tuono and Io, Noi e Gaber. He has won numerous awards, including six Nastri Argento and three Biglietti Oro. His latest film, La vita va così, opened the Rome Film Fest.

Production company:

OUR FILMS is a film and television production company based in Rome. OUR is a name that reflects a vision: cinema as collective work, as a creative and industrial community. A shared commitment that runs through every phase of the production process, from development to financing, from production to distribution, from marketing to communication, with the aim of supporting works in all their forms and for every audience. In its first year of activity, Our Films produced the series Portobello by Marco Bellocchio and Nevergreen – Francesco De Gregori by Stefano Pistolini, both selected out of competition at the 82th Venice International Film Festival, La Vita Va Così by Riccardo Milani and Figlio di Giano by Luigi Grispello, both selected at the Rome Film Festival, Oi Vita Mia by Pio and Amedeo, the box-office champion of the autumn film season; and is currently producing Let Love In by Felix Van Groeningen and 1949 by Paweł Pawlikowski. OUR FILMS is part of the French group MEDIAWAN.

IP Holder: Piperplay

Launched in Venice 2025. PiperPlay is a new international sales outfit dedicated to the increasing internationalization of Italian films. Combining PiperFilm’s distribution expertise with Playtime’s global network, PiperPlay ambitions to establish Italian filmmakers beyond their frontiers and open new doors for Italian cinema.

Original Title: C'è ancora domani

Completed in: 2023

Synopsis:

In postwar Rome, Delia (Paola Cortellesi) is a wife and mother of three, living in a household marked by poverty and domestic violence. Between caring for her demanding father-in-law and confiding in her friend Marisa, she endures a life defined by duty. The family eagerly awaits the engagement of her daughter Marcella to Giulio, seen as a chance for a better future. But when Delia receives a mysterious letter, she begins to question her fate and imagine a different life.

Director’s biography:

Paola Cortellesi (Rome, 1973) is an actor, writer, and director. She is one of the most dynamic and versatile artists on the Italian scene. Her career started in 1995 with her debut on stage, and spanned from cinema to TV earning her the most prestigious awards: Hystrio Award (2007,) Le Maschere Award and Critics Award (2006), David di Donatello (2011), Silver Ribbon (2018, 2019, 2020), and Italian Golden Globe (2018). In 1997, she became known on TV as a writer, actor, and comedian, for her participation in satirical programs as well as variety shows. In 2004 and 2008, she staged her one-woman shows Nessundorma and Non Perdiamoci di Vista, while in 2004 she hosted the 54th Sanremo Music Festival alongside Simona Ventura. In 2007, she won a Roma Fiction Fest Award for her performance in the TV series Maria Montessori by G.M. Tavarelli. In 2011, she received a David di Donatello for Best Actress in Escort in Love by M. Bruno. In 2014, she garnered a double Biglietto d’oro for the box office hits A Boss in the Living Room by Luca Miniero and Sotto una buona stella by Carlo Verdone, as well as a Flaiano Award. The following year, she worked with Dario Fo in his TV/theatre piece Callas, directed by Fo himself, while in 2016, she wrote a show that she hosted together with international singer Laura Pausini, Laura Paola. Between 2015 and 2019 she wrote and interpreted Do You See Me? by Riccardo Milani, Something New by Cristina Comencini, The Last Will Be the Last by Massimiliano Bruno, Mom or Dad?, Don’t Stop Me Now, and Like a Cat on a Highway, all by Riccardo Milani. In 2018, she starred in The Legend of the Christmas Witch by Michele Soavi. In 2020, she was a leading character in Figli, written by Mattia Torre and directed by Giuseppe Bonito, for which she received a Silver Ribbon for the third year in a row. In 2020 and 2022, she starred in Sky show Petra, directed by Maria Sole Tognazzi, which earned her a Silver Ribbon for the TV. In 2020, she played Nilde Iotti in the documentary movie by Peter Marcias. In 2021, she joined Antonio Albanese for the sequel to Like a Cat on a Highway by Riccardo Milani, which earned a Biglietto d’oro 2021. In 2022, she made her debut as a director with a film of her own writing, There’s Still Tomorrow.

Production company:

Created in 2009, Wildside has produced award-winning films with talents such as Bernardo Bertolucci, Marco Bellocchio and Saverio Costanzo, participating in the most important festivals in the sector in Europe (Cannes, Venice, Berlin). Wildside is part of Fremantle, one of the world’s largest creators, producers and distributors of television products. The company has also produced many successful comedies, including the winner of the 2014 European Film Award for Best Comedy La mafia uccide solo estate by Pif and the most watched Italian film of 2018 Come un gatto in tangenziale by Riccardo Milani with the comedy duo of Paola Cortellesi and Antonio Albanese. In 2022 he produced the film that won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the David di Donatello for Best Film The Eight Mountains by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch. In 2023 he produced the most-watched film of the year, a box office hit and critical and commercial success, C’è ancora domani, Paola Cortellesi directorial debut. In 2024 he co-produced the films Un mondo a parte by Riccardo Milani, Finalmente Alba by Saverio Costanzo and Limonov by Kirill Serebrennikov. In 2025, among others, also The Forbidden City by Gabriele Mainetti, An Upside-Down Family by Alessandro Genovesi, Paternal Leave, directorial debut by Alissa Jung and winner of the AG Kino-Gilde Award – Cinema Vision 14plus at the Berlin Film Festival and The Eyes of Others by Andrea De Sica, winner of the Best Actress award at the Rome Film Fest and at the cinema from March 19, 2026. Wildside also established itself in the TV series scene by producing for HBO The Young Pope and The New Pope by Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino; The Brilliant Friend by Saverio Costanzo, based on Elena Ferrante tetralogy; and the television debut of writer Niccolò Ammaniti The Miracle, which garnered great success with audiences and critics; the first and second seasons of The Mafia Kills Only in the East. Sonia Rovai is the CEO of the company.

IP Holder: Vision Distribution

Vision Distribution, leader in film distribution, was founded in 2016 through a partnership between Sky Italia and major production companies. It quickly gained prominence with box office hits like Come un gatto in tangenziale and critically acclaimed films such as Piranas, winner of the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay and The Eight Mountains, Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. With a strong lineup of comedies, arthouse films, and major productions, Vision solidified its market position through strategic partnerships.

Original Title: Mi amiga Eva

Completed in: 2025

Synopsis:

Eva, 50, married with two teens, feels her life change after meeting Alex in Rome and rediscovering the thrill of love. Back in Barcelona, she secretly decides to leave her husband and start over, seeking passion and independence. When her family learns the truth, they’re shocked. Though Alex is unavailable, Eva spends a year navigating single life, chasing romance and a second chance at love.

Director’s biography:

Cesc Gay was born in 1967 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a writer and director, known for Truman (2015), The People Upstairs (2020), Stories Not To Be Told (2022), and Nico and Dani (2000), among other films. His new film, My Friend Eva, will have its theatrical release in 2025 and will be distributed both in Spain and nationally by Filmax.

Production companies:

Imposible Films: Imposible Films is a film production company established in Barcelona in 2000. They focus on feature films and have a long international career of awarded films such as Stories Not to Be Told (2022), The People Upstairs (Best Comedy at Montecarlo Film Festival 2021), Truman (Goya Award for Best Picture 2015), A Gun in Each Hand (Gaudí Award for Best Picture 2012), In the City (2003) and Krampack (Cannes Film Festival 2001).The company has also produced several documentaries and TV series.

Laia Bosch: Laia Bosch is a Spanish film producer whose work spans character‑driven cinema and indie projects. She served as executive producer on Mi amiga Eva (2025), a romantic comedy directed by Cesc Gay, and has credits on films like Stories Not to Be Told.

IP Holder: Filmax

Filmax is a leading company in the Spanish entertainment industry, based in Barcelona. With a comprehensive presence across all stages of the film and television sectors — from development and production to distribution, exhibition, and international sales — Filmax brings compelling stories to audiences worldwide.

Original Title: El hoyo

Completed in: 2019

Synopsis:

One day Goreng wakes up with his future colleague Trimagasi in the 33rd level of a prison style place, crossed by a hole where a platform descends with meal remains left from the tenants from higher levels. Trimagasi knows the rules that govern this mysterious place: two people per level and an unknown number of them. If you go upwards you survive… but think too much and you will descend again. If you are in the bottom where the food barely arrives, you cannot trust anyone except your guts.

Director’s biography:

Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia is a Bilbao-based film director and producer. His short The House of the Lake earned multiple international awards, and he produced the acclaimed feature The Glass Coffin. He gained global recognition with his debut The Platform (2019), a dystopian sci-fi thriller that premiered at Toronto and won major awards at Sitges, establishing him internationally.

Production companies:

Basque Films: Basque Films is a production company founded in 2002 by Carlos Juarez, director of production of the short film 7:35 am, nominated for an Oscar in 2005; and a group of professionals with wide experience in the industry. Its original purpose is aimed at finding and management of young talent, of which prestigious authors have emerged. Based in Bilbao, has worked with dozens of national and international production companies, earning more than one hundred awards in prestigious festivals.

Mr Miyagi Films: Barcelona-based Mr. Miyagi Films, led by Ángeles Hernández and David Matamoros, develops, produces and co-produces film and TV projects in live-action and animation. With roots in Zentropa, the company balances auteur vision with production demands. Its slate includes over 20 features, with selections and awards at major festivals such as Berlin, Toronto and San Sebastián, as well as Goya and Gaudí nominations.

IP Holder: Latido Films

Latido Films is an international sales agency mostly specialized in Spanish-speaking and European films but open to movies from all over the world. They pursue new talents and support established directors in order to create a catalogue with a variety of high-quality titles. They work as much with arthouse films as with box-office hits.

Original Title: Cuando dejes de quererme

Completed in: 2018

Synopsis:

Laura’s father, Félix Careaga, abandoned his family when she was a child. Years later, now living in Argentina, she receives a call from Spain: his remains have been found in a forest, revealing he was killed 30 years ago. Traveling to Spain to scatter his ashes, Laura learns he had a life insurance policy, and sets out to uncover the truth behind his murder.

Director’s biography:

Graduate in Audiovisual Arts from the University of the Basque Country, Igor Legarreta is a Spanish director and screenwriter. He made his feature debut with When You No Longer Love Me (2017), followed by All the Moons (2020). He has also written for film and television, including Autómata, and worked as second unit director. His latest feature, The Blind Ants, is currently in post-production.

Production company:

Centuria Films S.L. is an audiovisual production company founded in 1993 by Belén Bernuy. The company develops and produces both commercial films and socially and politically engaged documentaries, combining strong audience appeal with a clear commitment to relevant contemporary issues.

IP Holder: Begin Again Films

Begin Again Films is a Spanish distribution and International Sales Company based in Madrid, Spain. Our team consists of professionals with extensive experience in film production, distribution, sales, and promotion. We are always on the lookout for new talent and focus on high-quality independent films, including fiction and documentaries.

Original Title: Pfau - Bin ich echt?

Completed in: 2024

Synopsis:

Matthias is a master of his profession. Do you need a ‘cultured boyfriend’ to impress your friends? A ‘perfect son’ to influence your business partners’ opinion of you? Or maybe just a sparring partner to rehearse an argument? Whatever it is, just rent Matthias! While he excels at pretending to be someone else every day, just being himself is the real challenge.

Director’s biography:

Bernhard Wenger (Salzburg, Austria, 1992) studied directing at Film Academy Vienna. Loves to work with subtle, odd and visual humour. His debut feature film Peacock premiered at Venice/Settimana 2024; selected as Austria’s entry for Oscars 2026. Several awards, a.o. German New Faces Award 2025. Excuse Me, I’m Looking for the Ping-pong Room and My Girlfriend: Best Short Film Austrian Film Awards, Alumnus of Berlinale Talents, Locarno Filmmakers Academy, Talent Village Les Arcs.

Production company:

Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion (NGF Geyrhalterfilm) has 25+ years of experience with 100+ feature films and documentaries; premieres in Cannes (Michael/Markus Schleinzer), Venice (Austria’s 2026 Oscar entry Peacock/Bernhard Wenger), Toronto (Mademoiselle Paradis/Barbara Albert), Berlin (The Robber/Benjamin Heisenberg), Locarno (Matter Out of Place/Nikolaus Geyrhalter) a.o. Their slate ranges from radical arthouse to box office hitting family entertainment; from local engagement to the big global questions.

IP Holder: Nikolaus Geyrhalter Filmproduktion

Original Title: The Dark

Completed in: 2018

Synopsis:

A murderous, flesh-eating undead young girl haunting the remote stretch of woods where she was murdered decades earlier, discovers a kidnapped and abused boy hiding in the trunk of one of her victim’s cars. Her decision to let the boy live throws her aggressively solitary existence into upheaval and ultimately forces her to re-examine just how much of her humanity her murderer was able to destroy.

Director’s biography:

Justin Lange is a screenwriter and director with an MFA in film directing from the Columbia University Graduate Film Program. He only wears red shoes. His third feature film The Visitor, which he directed for Blumhouse Television and MGM+, was released in 2022. He previously wrote and directed The Seventh Day, starring Guy Pearce, Stephen Lang and Keith David; and The Dark, his critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature film debut which had its world premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

Production company:

Founded in 1988, DOR FILM is one of Austria’s most influential production houses. Based in Vienna, focused on high-quality feature films and series with strong international appeal. Known for fostering top directorial talent, DOR FILM remains a driving force in the German-speaking film industry, blending cultural depth with captivating storytelling.

IP Holder: Dor Film Produktion GmbH

Founded in 1988, DOR FILM is one of Austria’s most influential production houses. Based in Vienna, focused on high-quality feature films and series with strong international appeal. Known for fostering top directorial talent, DOR FILM remains a driving force in the German-speaking film industry, blending cultural depth with captivating storytelling.

Original Title: Wilde Maus

Completed in: 2017

Synopsis:

When 50-year-old George loses his job as music critic with a Vienna newspaper he conceals the fact from his younger wife Johanna, who wants a child with him. Instead, he embarks upon a campaign of revenge against his former boss… and begins to renovate a roller-coaster in the Wurstelprater amusement park along with an old school friend, Erich, who is also unemployed.

Director’s biography:

Josef Hader, born in 1962, began his career as a professional cabaret artist in 1985. He has received all major German-language cabaret awards. Since the early 1990s, Hader has repeatedly worked successfully in film as an actor and screenwriter, and more recently also as a director. With his directorial debut Wild Mouse for which he also wrote the screenplay and played the lead role. In 2024, Andrea gets a divorce was very successful in cinemas in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Production company:

The Vienna-based film production company Wega Filmproduktion (WEGA-Film) was founded in 1980 by Dr. Veit Heiduschka. Between its breakthrough in 1986 with the crime comedy Müller’s Büro, directed by Niki List, and winning the Academy Award (“Oscar”) for Best Foreign Language Film for Amour, directed by Michael Haneke, in 2013, WEGA-Film has produced over 50 feature films, more than 20 TV films, and over 20 documentaries. WEGA-Film is today one of Austria’s leading film production companies.

IP Holder: Wega Filmproduktion