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Best Friend Forever Gains Rights to 'Egghead Republic'

5/14/2025

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Brussels-based Best Friend Forever has secured international rights to "Egghead Republic," a captivating new film by Swedish directors Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja. Set in a chilling alternate Cold War, it follows a daring club-kid on a quest to uncover the truth behind mutated centaurs in a radioactive wasteland. A promo-reel will debut at Cannes, heightening anticipation.

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Brussels-based Best Friend Forever has secured international rights to "Egghead Republic," a captivating new film by Swedish directors Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja. Set in a chilling alternate Cold War, it follows a daring club-kid on a quest to uncover the truth behind mutated centaurs in a radioactive wasteland. A promo-reel will debut at Cannes, heightening anticipation.