La Perra Secured International Distribution Deals
Sales outfit Lucky Number has sold the film to distributors across several countries following its festival run.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Foreign
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Paris-based sales agency Lucky Number has finalized international distribution deals for the film La Perra. The movie, which features actors Manuela Oyarzun and Selton Mello, has been acquired for markets including the U.K., France, and Colombia.
Why it matters
Securing widespread international distribution marks a major step for the project following its successful circuit through global festivals. The film has already gained recognition by winning the Palm Dog Award at its Cannes Directors Fortnight premiere.
The film held screenings at six major festivals, including the BFI London Film Festival, Busan, and Karlovy Vary. It previously earned the Palm Dog Award after its debut at the Cannes Directors Fortnight.
The players
Lucky Number
This Paris-based sales outfit specializes in managing the international distribution and licensing for independent films.
RT Features
Based in Brazil, this production company focuses on developing and producing feature films for global audiences.
Planta
This Chilean production company collaborates on international film projects and co-produced La Perra.
The details
Produced through a collaboration between RT Features and Planta, the film has secured releases in regions spanning from Greece and Portugal to Argentina and the Baltics. The production features a cast including Manuela Oyarzun, David Gaete, Selton Mello, Paula Luchsinger, and Paula Dinamarca.
Timeline
October 2026: Lucky Number secured the international sales for the film.
2012: Thursday Till Sunday won the Hivos Tiger Award at Rotterdam.
2015: Mar premiered in the Berlinale Forum.
2018: Sotomayor won Locarno's Leopard for best direction.
Industry Dynamics
The film's trajectory follows the established success path of international features that leverage the Cannes Directors Fortnight to anchor their global appeal. This strategy highlights the ongoing importance of high-profile festivals in securing distribution in fragmented world markets.
International audiences in the U.K., France, and across Latin America can expect the film to appear in local theaters or regional streaming platforms soon. The broad distribution strategy ensures that viewers in these territories will gain access to the title following its festival run.
The takeaway
The successful acquisition of La Perra by multiple international distributors highlights the continued global appetite for festival-recognized independent cinema. Interested viewers should monitor local theater listings or regional distributors for upcoming release dates in their respective countries.
What happens next
The film is scheduled to have its Brazilian premiere at the Mostra de Sao Paulo.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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