'A Bright Future:' Tribeca Competition Title Lands Sales Deal
Briefly

A Bright Future, directed by Lucía Garibaldi, is an avant-garde South American sci-fi film that explores themes of choice and societal expectations through the story of Elisa. Set against a backdrop of a promising yet challenging journey northward, the film delves into personal desires versus familial obligations. Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival, it reflects Garibaldi's evolving cinematic voice after her critically acclaimed debut, The Sharks. The acquisition by Compañía de Cine marks a significant step in promoting Uruguayan film on the global stage with a focus on challenging narratives.
A Bright Future is the first Uruguayan film taken on by our newly established agency in Montevideo, Uruguay. We're drawn to stories that challenge audiences.
The film follows Elisa, one of the last young women chosen to go North—a promised land where history is being made, testing her desires against societal expectations.
Lucía Garibaldi is recognized for her innovative storytelling, having won the Best Director Award at Sundance for her debut feature, The Sharks, creating anticipation for her second film.
The film is co-produced by notable companies from Uruguay, Argentina, and Germany, highlighting a collaborative effort in South American cinema to create boundary-pushing narratives.
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