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Odyssey Sells “Marx” Thriller at Cannes Market

5/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Odyssey International is selling the action thriller “Marx,” starring actors Mekhi Phifer and Bren Foster, at the Cannes Market.
Director Loui Mandylor heads the film with producers Al Bravo, Michael Pizzimenti and Marc Clebanoff attached.
The story pits brothers Axel Marx, a fighter, against Ian Marx, a planner, in a violent Las Vegas underworld power struggle.
Al Bravo says the film is intense, character-driven, and built for the global action market.

History

Historical Context

The Usual Suspects, released in 1995, became a cult hit, illustrating how Cannes Film Market exposure can launch international interest. Odyssey International follows that pattern in 2024, presenting the action film Marx at Cannes with Mekhi Phifer, Bren Foster and director Loui Mandylor, underscoring the enduring role of market-driven global sales.

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Story summary

Odyssey International is selling the action thriller “Marx,” starring actors Mekhi Phifer and Bren Foster, at the Cannes Market.
Director Loui Mandylor heads the film with producers Al Bravo, Michael Pizzimenti and Marc Clebanoff attached.
The story pits brothers Axel Marx, a fighter, against Ian Marx, a planner, in a violent Las Vegas underworld power struggle.
Al Bravo says the film is intense, character-driven, and built for the global action market.

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