Cinema Guild purchased North American distribution rights for “Dry Leaf,” a follow-up to “What Do You See When You See the Sky” by Georgian Filmmaker Alexandre Coberitze, which competed in Berlin in 2021.
Meanwhile, “Dry Leaf” had its world premiere at the Locarno Film Festival in August.
They competed for the Golden Leopard.
The film will premiere in North America at Toronto INTL. The film will be performing at the New York Film Festival on September 7th. Cinema Guild will be opening a film theatrical in 2026 at Selects Cities.
The theaters continued to expand nationwide.
Set along the quiet landscapes of the Georgia countryside, the “dry reef” follows Irakuri (David Coberize).
Her father is searching for her missing daughter, Lisa. Lisa is a young sports photographer who disappeared while recording a soccer field in a remote village. Lisa’s mysterious friend Levani has joined us
Otar nijaradze), he embarks on a journey across the country, encounters strangers,
A fragment of Lisa’s existence with children and fragments. Their fruitless search gradually becomes
The meditative odyssey draws Irakuri and Levani until the mystical events provide one final clue
It rekindles a faint faint of unfamiliar hope, unknown.
“Alexandre Coberize is a filmmaker with a rare vision and with a clear voice that we are honored with.
Film Guild President Peter Kelly said he negotiated a deal with Heretic Iona Steyce, who is responsible for international sales of the film.
Stais believes the Cinema Guild is a fitting partner in bringing the singular vision of Alexander Koveritze to its audience. The sales executive said the film is supposed to “connect with the audience in a memorable way” along with “unique style and deep human storytelling.”
“Dry Leaf” was produced by Mariam Shatberashvili and Luise Hauschild in a new problem film.
Along with Koberidze. His featured debut, “Let the Summer Never Come Come,” won the Grand Prix with Fid Marseille.
