By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Global NewsphereGlobal Newsphere
  • International
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Travel
Reading: Germany’s Rapid Eye Movies launches world sales division
Notification Show More
Global NewsphereGlobal Newsphere
  • International
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Travel
© 2025 All Rights reserved | Powered by Globalnewsphere
Global Newsphere > Entertainment > Germany’s Rapid Eye Movies launches world sales division
Germany’s Rapid Eye Movies launches world sales division
Entertainment

Germany’s Rapid Eye Movies launches world sales division

August 15, 2025 4 Min Read
Share
SHARE

Exclusive: Cologne-based distributor producer Rapid Eye Movies (REM) is expanding operations by launching its internal global sales division under the banner of Rapid Eye Movies International Distribution.

The first lineup includes the latest projects from Maverick Philippines filmmaker Cubun Rizal’s Mamisa: The Fantasy of Revengea hand-painted 35mm silent film made entirely using AI, about the fragmented colonial history of his country at the turn of the 20th century, and the latest two films by 93-year-old German director Alexander Cluge. Space miniature and Primitive diversityIt premiered in Rotterdam in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

Furthermore, the new venture will handle many Japanese so-called pink films, such as Masayuki So’s debut. An extraordinary family and Atsushi Yamatoya’s Inflatable Sex Doll in the Wasteland The same goes for internal repairs through REM’s own digitalization lab. The latter includes German cult titles such as Gábor Altojay’s sci-fi drama Pankow ’95Christopher Ross’s baadsdocumentary of Nicholas Humbert and Wernerpenzel Crossing the border.

Management of the sales department is handled from Berlin by Nunopimentel.

Since joining the company in the spring of 2022, Pimentel has been responsible for marketing REM’s theatrical distribution lineup, previously taking part in the next wave training program run by the German Film & Television Academy in Berlin for film experts in marketing, viewer engagement, sales, distribution and exhibitions.

“They said they hope to provide a voice for films that represent highly original and artistic filmmakers, although difficult to create spaces and describe in words, difficult to classify, difficult to sell.

See also  ‘The Choral’ director Nicholas Hytner says there is a “limit” to what UK industry can do to support working-class talent

“We believe that the biggest surprises happen artistically and sometimes commercially, at fringes.”

Focusing on nearly 30 years of REM experience in the film release business, he said: “We understand the distribution of challenging films and know that film passions can bring about certain successes when they increase within a network of passionate people and distributors,” he said.

Released in 1996 at Mamoru Oshii’s Shell’s Ghost As its first release, REM played a key role as a distributor in breakthroughs for Asian directors such as Takeshi Kitano, Park Chang Wook and Kim Ki Douk, bringing popular Indian films to Europe.

Recent releases at German cinemas include China’s director Jia Zhang-Ke I was caught by the tide And the drama of Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia Imagine us.

Holl noted that the sales division also benefits from the years of REM building up with like-minded international distributors and film festivals through “a taste alliance with those who recognized and appreciated film preferences.”

Some titles in the current sales lineup, such as Khavn’s Aripart Although produced or co-produced by REM, Holl is now open to picking up new third-party productions to complement its sales catalogue.

The start of this new strategy was that next week, Hol could travel to Switzerland to Switzerland for the Locarno Film Festival. Starlet Atina Rachel’s Resistor Chevalier For his theatrical distribution department.

(TagStoTRASSLATE) Distribution (T) Europe (T) Germany (T)

You Might Also Like

South Korea set for worst box-office figures in two decades

Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ wins Golden Leopard at Locarno 2025

‘Spacewoman’: first trailer for documentary about pioneer NASA astronaut Eileen Collins (exclusive)

Akinola Davies Jr’s Un Certain Regard title ‘My Father’s Shadow’ scores key French deal

Ireland puts streamer levy plans on hold

TAGGED:Entertainment
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

What Will Happen to Budget Airlines After Play's Closure
What Will Happen to Budget Airlines After Play’s Closure
Travel
‘H Is For Hawk’ lands North American deal, awards push for Claire Foy
‘H Is For Hawk’ lands North American deal, awards push for Claire Foy
Entertainment
US Has Not Approved Long-Range Missile Strikes by Ukraine, Trump Says
US Has Not Approved Long-Range Missile Strikes by Ukraine, Trump Says
Politics
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to regain off-site power, officials say
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to regain off-site power, officials say
International
Brains for bytes: Meta cuts 600 AI roles
Brains for bytes: Meta cuts 600 AI roles
International
Jayden Daniels Commanders pic 1
Washington’s Jayden Daniels (hamstring) is out in Week 8 vs. the Chiefs
Sports

About Us

Welcome to Global Newsphere, your trusted source for breaking news and insightful analysis from around the world. Our mission is to keep you informed with accurate, timely, and well-researched news that matters.

Legal Pages

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Trending News

Flight cancellations at Germany's Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike

Flight cancellations at Germany's Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike

The Epoch Times

Noem Taps New Leadership at ICE, Moves to Identify Leakers Within DHS

If You Don’t Have a Real ID by May 7, Can You Still Fly?

If You Don’t Have a Real ID by May 7, Can You Still Fly?

Flight cancellations at Germany's Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
Flight cancellations at Germany's Hamburg Airport affect more than 40,000 passengers after strike
March 10, 2025
The Epoch Times
Noem Taps New Leadership at ICE, Moves to Identify Leakers Within DHS
March 10, 2025
If You Don’t Have a Real ID by May 7, Can You Still Fly?
If You Don’t Have a Real ID by May 7, Can You Still Fly?
March 10, 2025
The Epoch Times
Trump Rebukes Former Australian PM For Claiming CCP Leader More ‘Respectful’
March 10, 2025
© 2025 All Rights reserved | Powered by Globalnewsphere
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?