Reteaming as soon as once more after collaborating on the 2022 biographical drama “The Silent Twins,” Focus Features has not too long ago acquired a brand new sci-fi thriller from Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Smoczyńska (“The Lure”) known as “Hot Spot.” It marks the second English-language film from the director with Focus choosing it up for world distribution, excluding Poland, Greece, and France.
Shot in Greece and that includes an unique script from Robert Bolesto, the official synopsis for “Hot Spot” reads, “Set in a near future society ruled by sentient A.I., a private eye investigates a murder case only to discover a rebel group capable of undermining the digital overlord.”
Of Smoczyńska, Focus Features President of Production and Acquisitions Kiska Higgs stated “Agnieszka is a singular visionary whose work — be it about vampire mermaids, silent twins or a tech-ruled society — is both visually astounding and thematically prophetic, and we can’t wait to share her latest with the world.”
Smoczyńska added, “I’m honored to work with Focus Features. Their remarkable achievements in film are matched only by their unwavering respect and support for directors. With ‘Hot Spot,’ my goal is to create an immersive cinematic experience that captures the essence of today’s world, where advanced technology feels like magic, and love is intricately tied to fear.”
The movie stars Andrzej Konopka (“The Lure”), BAFTA nominee Noomi Rapace (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”), and Reika Kirishima (“Drive My Car”), and is produced by Smoczyńska’s longtime producing associate, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, in addition to Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień on behalf of the Polish manufacturing firm Madants. Co-producers on “Hot Spot” embrace Neda Film’s Amanda Livanou, Film i Väst’s Kristina Börjeson, Zentropa’s Lizette Jonjic, Beata Ryczkowska and Filip Bałdyga for Canal+ Polska, and Adam Gudell from Moderator Inwestycje. Gregory Jankilevitsch, Marcin Czernik, Christos V. Konstantakopulos additionally function govt producers. Michelle Momplaisir will oversee the undertaking on behalf of Focus Features.
Iddo Arad, Focus Features’ Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, brokered the acquisition with Przybecki & Partners negotiating on behalf of the producers. Financing for the movie was put collectively by Mid March Media, Madants, and New Europe Film Sales, with Marcin Łuczaj and Jan Naszewski additionally govt producing and co-financing from the Polish Film Institute and the Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Center — Creative Greece.
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