Cannes — Framing one of the first independent series co-productions between Brazil and Portugal, Ventre Studio, Coral Europa, Canal Brasil and Tvi are co-producing “Godless John,” with Brazilian acting legend Marco Nanini as John of God.
Onza Distribution has acquired international sales rights to the series. It has started introducing it to buyers at this week’s Mipcom trade fair.
Directed by Marina Person (“California”), the three-part series’ boasts a powerful Brazilian cast which has gained international recognition: Bianca Comparato, star of Netflix hit “3,” Karine Teles (“Second Mother”) and Antonio Saboia (“Bacurau”).
Two Portuguese actresses will be confirmed shortly.
Since early development, Ventre Studio has focused on the story’s international dimension, said Paula Cosenza, a producer and partner at Ventre Studio. That is enhanced by Portuguese characters who bring a “foreign perspective.”
The story itself may be a Brazilian one, but with an international impact and resonance worldwide.
The fiction...
Onza Distribution has acquired international sales rights to the series. It has started introducing it to buyers at this week’s Mipcom trade fair.
Directed by Marina Person (“California”), the three-part series’ boasts a powerful Brazilian cast which has gained international recognition: Bianca Comparato, star of Netflix hit “3,” Karine Teles (“Second Mother”) and Antonio Saboia (“Bacurau”).
Two Portuguese actresses will be confirmed shortly.
Since early development, Ventre Studio has focused on the story’s international dimension, said Paula Cosenza, a producer and partner at Ventre Studio. That is enhanced by Portuguese characters who bring a “foreign perspective.”
The story itself may be a Brazilian one, but with an international impact and resonance worldwide.
The fiction...
- 10/19/2022
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
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