Adria Arjona and Edgar Ramirez, the Golden Globe-nominated actor of “American Crime Story” and “Carlos,” have been tapped to star in “El Sombreron,” a dystopian thriller from Jayro Bustamante, the acclaimed director of “La Llorona” (2019) and “Ixcanul” (2015).
The feature is to be launched at Cannes by the Match Factory, which will represent worldwide sales outside of North America. CAA Media Finance will represent North American rights.
Bustamante’s La Casa de Produccion, Alejandro De Leon and Brian Clark, and Sergio Lira and Lynette Coll for Luz Films will serve as producers.
“El Sombreron” tells the story of Lila, an ambitious woman trapped in hell as the trophy wife of a violent cartel boss.
Desperate for liberation, she seizes the opportunity presented by a mysterious stranger named Ramón, who promises to smuggle her north to Paradise.
However, as Lila journeys with him, she discovers the harrowing truth about her companion and...
The feature is to be launched at Cannes by the Match Factory, which will represent worldwide sales outside of North America. CAA Media Finance will represent North American rights.
Bustamante’s La Casa de Produccion, Alejandro De Leon and Brian Clark, and Sergio Lira and Lynette Coll for Luz Films will serve as producers.
“El Sombreron” tells the story of Lila, an ambitious woman trapped in hell as the trophy wife of a violent cartel boss.
Desperate for liberation, she seizes the opportunity presented by a mysterious stranger named Ramón, who promises to smuggle her north to Paradise.
However, as Lila journeys with him, she discovers the harrowing truth about her companion and...
- 5/18/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Adria Arjona and Wagner Moura will star in the feature film adaptation of Francisco Goldman’s bestselling book “Say Her Name.” The film, which will be directed by Gerardo Naranjo, will feature a script by Goldman, while Arjona and Moura will executive produce. UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights and will be launching sales at EFM.
Naranjo is best known for directing “Miss Bala,” which premiered in Cannes in 2011, and was the Mexican entry for the Oscars and Goya awards that year. He has directed episodes of acclaimed series such as “The Walking Dead” and “Narcos,” and his latest film “Kokoloko” won Best Mexican Film at Guadalajara in 2020.
Goldman is the author of six books, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist “Monkey Boy.” He wrote the screen adaptation for HBO’s 2020 crime documentary “The Art of Political Murder,” based on his 2007 nonfiction book by the same name. “Say Her...
Naranjo is best known for directing “Miss Bala,” which premiered in Cannes in 2011, and was the Mexican entry for the Oscars and Goya awards that year. He has directed episodes of acclaimed series such as “The Walking Dead” and “Narcos,” and his latest film “Kokoloko” won Best Mexican Film at Guadalajara in 2020.
Goldman is the author of six books, including the 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist “Monkey Boy.” He wrote the screen adaptation for HBO’s 2020 crime documentary “The Art of Political Murder,” based on his 2007 nonfiction book by the same name. “Say Her...
- 2/10/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
"Don't say nothing, you've seen nothing." HBO has unveiled the official trailer for a film titled The Art of Political Murder, an HBO Original documentary directed by doc producer / filmmaker Paul Taylor. The powerful doc film tells the story of the 1998 murder of Guatemalan human rights activist Bishop Juan Gerardi and how it stunned a country ravaged by decades of political violence. An investigation into the truth – based on Francisco Goldman's award-winning book of the same name and executive produced by Oscar winners George Clooney and Grant Heslov. Just two days after presenting a damning report blaming the atrocities of the civil war on the Guatemalan military, Bishop Gerardi was found dead in his home. The documentary highlights the team of young investigators who take on the case and begin to unearth a web of conspiracy and corruption, entangling the highest levels of government in their pursuit of the truth.
- 11/24/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
HBO and sales agent Independent have boarded George Clooney-produced political documentary The Art of Political Murder.
The premium broadcaster has taken the North American rights to the project via its HBO Documentary Films, while Independent will take it to Cannes. The feature doc, which was previously in development as a series with Amazon, is produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Rise Film.
The doc will explore the murky world of post-war Guatemala and its struggle for justice. Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi, that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political violence. Just two days after presenting a damning report blaming the atrocities of the civil war on the Guatemalan military, Bishop Gerardi is found dead in his home. Fearing a cover-up, the...
The premium broadcaster has taken the North American rights to the project via its HBO Documentary Films, while Independent will take it to Cannes. The feature doc, which was previously in development as a series with Amazon, is produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Rise Film.
The doc will explore the murky world of post-war Guatemala and its struggle for justice. Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi, that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political violence. Just two days after presenting a damning report blaming the atrocities of the civil war on the Guatemalan military, Bishop Gerardi is found dead in his home. Fearing a cover-up, the...
- 5/8/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Project was previously set up as a series at Amazon.
London-based sales agent Independent has picked up international rights to The Art Of Political Murder, the upcoming feature documentary from Icarus producer Rise Films, HBO, and George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures.
The project is based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, which uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi.
Paul Taylor is directing the project with Rise Film’s Teddy Leifer and Artemis Rising Foundation’s Regina K. Scully producing. Megan Davis is co-producing and Masahiro Hirakubo is editing.
London-based sales agent Independent has picked up international rights to The Art Of Political Murder, the upcoming feature documentary from Icarus producer Rise Films, HBO, and George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures.
The project is based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, which uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi.
Paul Taylor is directing the project with Rise Film’s Teddy Leifer and Artemis Rising Foundation’s Regina K. Scully producing. Megan Davis is co-producing and Masahiro Hirakubo is editing.
- 5/8/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
HBO has swooped in on the George Clooney-produced feature documentary The Art of Political Murder, which is heading to market in Cannes with sales banner Independent.
The real-life political thriller, which was previously with Amazon as a series, was acquired for North America by HBO Documentary Films and comes from Oscar-winning producers Rise Films and Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures.
Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder is set to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political ...
The real-life political thriller, which was previously with Amazon as a series, was acquired for North America by HBO Documentary Films and comes from Oscar-winning producers Rise Films and Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures.
Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder is set to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political ...
HBO has swooped in on the George Clooney-produced feature documentary The Art of Political Murder, which is heading to market in Cannes with sales banner Independent.
The real-life political thriller, which was previously with Amazon as a series, was acquired for North America by HBO Documentary Films and comes from Oscar-winning producers Rise Films and Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures.
Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder is set to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political ...
The real-life political thriller, which was previously with Amazon as a series, was acquired for North America by HBO Documentary Films and comes from Oscar-winning producers Rise Films and Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures.
Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder is set to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop Juan Gerardi that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political ...
UK indie Rise Films is producing the series with Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures.
George Clooney is set to narrate and exec produce a political crime documentary series for Amazon produced by UK indie Rise Films.
Screen sister publication Broadcast has learnt that the SVoD service is on the brink of ordering a six-part series based on non-fiction book The Art Of Political Murder.
Ocean’s Eleven star Clooney is co-producing the series through Smokehouse Pictures, his indie that is responsible for political feature films including The Ides of March and Argo.
Teddy Leifer’s Rise Films has produced a raft of high-end feature documentaries including The Invisible War and Who Is Dayani Cristal?, but is best known in the UK for producing three series of ITV2 Roman comedy Plebs.
It is the most significant Amazon order for a British indie since W Chump & Sons secured Jeremy Clarkson’s The Grand Tour.
The Art Of...
George Clooney is set to narrate and exec produce a political crime documentary series for Amazon produced by UK indie Rise Films.
Screen sister publication Broadcast has learnt that the SVoD service is on the brink of ordering a six-part series based on non-fiction book The Art Of Political Murder.
Ocean’s Eleven star Clooney is co-producing the series through Smokehouse Pictures, his indie that is responsible for political feature films including The Ides of March and Argo.
Teddy Leifer’s Rise Films has produced a raft of high-end feature documentaries including The Invisible War and Who Is Dayani Cristal?, but is best known in the UK for producing three series of ITV2 Roman comedy Plebs.
It is the most significant Amazon order for a British indie since W Chump & Sons secured Jeremy Clarkson’s The Grand Tour.
The Art Of...
- 8/4/2017
- ScreenDaily
UK indie Rise Films is producing the series with Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures.
George Clooney is set to narrate and exec produce a political crime documentary series for Amazon produced by UK indie Rise Films.
Screen sister publication Broadcast has learnt that the SVoD service is on the brink of ordering a six-part series based on non-fiction book The Art Of Political Murder.
Ocean’s Eleven star Clooney is co-producing the series through Smokehouse Pictures, his indie that is responsible for political feature films including The Ides of March and Argo.
Teddy Leifer’s Rise Films has produced a raft of high-end feature documentaries including The Invisible War and Who Is Dayani Cristal?, but is best known in the UK for producing three series of ITV2 Roman comedy Plebs.
It is the most significant Amazon order for a British indie since W Chump & Sons secured Jeremy Clarkson’s The Grand Tour.
The Art Of...
George Clooney is set to narrate and exec produce a political crime documentary series for Amazon produced by UK indie Rise Films.
Screen sister publication Broadcast has learnt that the SVoD service is on the brink of ordering a six-part series based on non-fiction book The Art Of Political Murder.
Ocean’s Eleven star Clooney is co-producing the series through Smokehouse Pictures, his indie that is responsible for political feature films including The Ides of March and Argo.
Teddy Leifer’s Rise Films has produced a raft of high-end feature documentaries including The Invisible War and Who Is Dayani Cristal?, but is best known in the UK for producing three series of ITV2 Roman comedy Plebs.
It is the most significant Amazon order for a British indie since W Chump & Sons secured Jeremy Clarkson’s The Grand Tour.
The Art Of...
- 8/4/2017
- ScreenDaily
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