Rodrigo Cortés’ love 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.
Starring 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.
