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Berlinale Award-Winner ‘Four Minus Three,’ Starring Valerie Pachner, Acquired in Key Territories
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- Four Minus Three, an Austrian-German drama directed by Adrian Goiginger, has secured international sales following its Berlinale Panorama premiere, signaling strong festival momentum.
- New deals include France (Pyramide), Benelux (Arti), Canada (A-Z Films), Australia/New Zealand (Palace Films), and Taiwan (Swallow Wings), expanding the film's global footprint.
- Beta Cinema is actively negotiating additional territories, signaling ongoing expansion beyond initial sales.
- The film received the Europa Cinemas Label Award at Berlinale, underscoring its European festival prestige.
- Valerie Pachner stars alongside Robert Stadlober, Hanno Koffler, and Stefanie Reinsperger, strengthening the film's ensemble appeal.
- The production is a joint Austrian-German co-production involving 2010 Entertainment, Giganten Film, ORF-FFA, BR, SWR, and Arte.
- The screenplay draws from Barbara Pachl-Eberhart's autobiographical material, aligning real-life clowning with a family-centric drama.
- Valerie Pachner's lead performance is a focal point, with the cast surrounding her delivering strong supporting work.
- Four Minus Three is a German-language Austrian-German co-production that has achieved notable home-market performance, including best opening weekend for an Austrian film in 2026.
- The Berlinale Panorama premiere boosted momentum, contributing to broad international sales momentum and festival buzz.
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