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Epicentre Films Acquires French Rights for Cannes Drama 'A Poet'

5/5/2025

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Epicentre Films has secured the French distribution rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s poignant film “A Poet,” which will debut at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Medellin, Colombia, the drama explores the touching bond between an aging poet and a gifted young girl. This marks Mesa Soto’s second feature after his acclaimed film “Amparo.”

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Epicentre Films has secured the French distribution rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s poignant film “A Poet,” which will debut at Cannes in the Un Certain Regard section. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Medellin, Colombia, the drama explores the touching bond between an aging poet and a gifted young girl. This marks Mesa Soto’s second feature after his acclaimed film “Amparo.”