Buffalo 8 Acquires North American Rights to Rodrigo Cortés’ Musical Drama “Love Gets a Room”

Rodrigo Cortéslove is heading to the U.S.

Buffalo 8 has acquired the North American rights to the 48-year-old Spanish film director’s musical drama Love Gets a Room, slating it for a limited theatrical release this fall.

Rodrigo CortésStarring Clara Rugaard and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, the film is a romantic tale of love and survival in the face of harrowing circumstances and encompasses themes of perseverance, resilience, and sacrifice. It’s set in 1942 and follows a group of Jewish actors who perform a theatrical play in the heart of the Warsaw Ghetto. Rugaard’s character must make a life-or-death decision in the middle of her stage show—to follow her heart, or to escape the Warsaw ghetto.

Love Gets a Room screened for buyers at the Cannes Film Festival after making its world premiere at the Festival de Sevilla.

Cortés wrote the film with David Safier. Adrián Guerra and Núria Valls produced, with Cortés executive-producing, and Miguel Angel Faura and Rugaard serving as associate producers.

“A true roller coaster of emotions, beautifully told and thought provoking,” said Buffalo 8’s Head of Distribution, Nikki Stier Justice, of the film. “I was really impressed with Cortes’ nuanced approach to direction and Clara Rugaard stole the show with her performance.”

Cortes’ previous projects include Buried, Red Lights and Down a Dark Hall.

Moroles to Star in Lionsgate’s “Down a Dark Hall”

It’s a Dark time for Victoria Moroles

The 20-year-old Latina actress has joined the cast of Lionsgate’s film Down a Dark Hall, which is based on the novel by Lois Duncan.

Victoria Moroles

The book follows a troubled teen with a haunted past who is committed to Blackwood, a mysterious school for gifted and disturbed girls.

Moroles will play one of five teenage girls attending the school, alongside AnnaSophia Robb and Isabelle Fuhrman.

The film will be directed by Rodrigo Cortes from a script by Michael Goldbach and Chris Sparling. The movie is currently shooting in Barcelona.

Moroles’ credits include a role on the MTV series Teen Wolf, as well as a recurring role on the Disney Channel series Liv And Maddie.

Cortés to Direct Lionsgate’s Upcoming Film “Down A Dark Hall”

There are Dark days ahead for Rodrigo Cortés

The 43-year-old Spanish film director, producer, screenwriter and editor is set to direct Lionsgate’s upcoming film Down A Dark Hall.

Rodrigo Cortés

The film, which stars Noah Silver, Rosie Day, Anna Sophia Robb and Isabelle Fuhrman, is based on Lois Duncan’s 1974 Young Adult novel of the same name.

The supernatural mystery centers on a troubled teen with a haunted past, who is committed to Blackwood, a mysterious school for gifted and disturbed girls.

Michael Goldbach and Chris Sparling penned the script.

Currently filling in Barcelona, Summit Entertainment will distribute the film.

Cortés’ credits include Buried and Red Lights.