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HOW TO SAVE A DEAD FRIEND to have French Theatrical Release in 2023
French distributor La Vingt-Cinquieme Heure comes on board acquiring the rights of Marusya Syroechkovskaya’s HOW TO SAVE A DEAD FRIEND…
2022 – Our year in review
Let’s go through the highlights of the past year as we gear towards the next one, renewed with energy and purpose….
LITTLE PALESTINE, DIARY OF A SIEGE in consideration for Best Documentary Feature at 95th Oscars
It is an honor to share that the multiple award-winning LITTLE PALESTINE, DIARY OF A SIEGE by Abdallah Al-Khatib is in consideration for Best Documentary…
NORTH CIRCULAR released in theaters in Ireland
Luke McManus’s award-winning directorial debut comes to cinemas in Ireland on December 2nd with screenings in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Dún Laoghaire…
Lightdox welcomes on board HAPPY PILLS by Arnaud Robert and Paolo Woods
We are pleased and excited to share the news of the latest title in our line-up — the feature documentary Happy Pills by Arnaud Robert and Paolo Woods….
A LIFE LIKE ANY OTHER by Faustine Cros has World Premiere at DOK Leipzig 2022
We’re so happy to welcome on board the feature debut by Faustine Cros A LIFE LIKE ANY OTHER!…
TERRA FEMME Theatrical Premiere in New York
Courtney Stephens’ beautiful essay film TERRA FEMME is having its New York Theatrical Premiere starting Thursday, September 15 at the Anthology Film Archives!…
MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION released in theaters in Germany / Grabs Heart of Sarajevo Award
We are celebrating the start of the German theatrical release of Heart of Sarajevo winner MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION on September 1st!…
HOW TO SAVE A DEAD FRIEND selected for European Film Awards 2022
Marusya Syroechkovskaya’s HOW TO SAVE A DEAD FRIEND is among the 13 films in the Documentary category at the European Film Awards 2022!…
Lightdox Welcomes on Board ‘NORTH CIRCULAR’ by Luke McManus
We are thrilled to share the news of our latest acquisition – NORTH CIRCULAR by Luke McManus, which had its International Premiere at Sheffield DocFest 2022!…
Lightdox at Cannes 2022
We’re coming to Cannes, this time in person! HOW TO SAVE A DEAD FRIEND part of ACID programme, Market screenings and more!…
ARICA now in cinemas across the UK
The courtroom drama ARICA by Lars Edman & William Johansson Kalén — distributed by Tull Stories — opens in theaters across the UK on Friday, May 6th!…
Cinema Politica is the Canadian distributor of LITTLE PALESTINE, DIARY OF A SIEGE
Canadian distributor Cinema Politica has acquired the rights for Abdallah Al-Khatib’s award-winning feature debut LITTLE PALESTINE, DIARY OF A SIEGE for Canada!…
Lightdox at Visions du Réel 2022
We’re looking forward to another busy edition of the International Film Fesival Nyon!…
The Witches of the Orient – Down Under New Year Tour in Melbourne
ACMI will host 16 screenings of Julien Faraut’s amazing feature documentary about the record-breaking Japanese women’s volleyball team from the 1960s….
The 5 Best Films I Saw in 2021 (that didn’t end up in our line-up)
2021 was again a year of great films and emerging of fantastic new talents, and as always, I enjoyed every single film I’ve been fortunate to discover, on…
Lightdox Welcomes Robin Hunzinger’s ‘Ultraviolette and the Blood-Spitters Gang’
We’re so excited to welcome Robin Hunzinger’s wonderful feature documentary ‘Ultraviolette and the Blood-Spitters Gang’ to our catalogue!…
ARICA to be part of VICE’s ‘The Short List with Suroosh Alvi’
Lars Edman and William Johansson Kalén’s ARICA will be part of the second season which is set to premiere globally in Spring 2022….
Lightdox at IDFA 2021
Another edition of IDFA is in the books and what a special event it was! We’re happy to share some of the highlights with you….
New book about cult singer Karen Dalton released
Emmanuelle Antille publishes new book “K D” – a final installment in a trilogy about cult singer Karen Dalton….
MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION to World Premiere at IDFA 2021
Museum of the Revolution by Srđan Keča, a fable of a failed utopia, will have its World Premiere at IDFA. We are proud to present three films at IDFA this…
Lightdox is hiring a Film Sales and Distribution Executive
We are looking for a teammate! In order to accompany us in our development, we are looking for a motivated person to join our team and help us grow….
THE WITCHES OF THE ORIENT coming to Canada
Julien Faraut’s vibrant documentary is released in Canada this September with boutique distributor Films We Like….
PENELOPE MY LOVE to have World Premiere at FID Marseille 2021
PENELOPE MY LOVE and LOOKING FOR HORSES Premiering at FID Marseille 2021. It’s a pleasure to announce that the latest addition to our catalogue – PENELOPE…
Lightdox at Cannes 2021
We are thrilled to be part of the Marché du Film once again and to share that LITTLE PALESTINE, DIARY OF A SIEGE is part of the ACID Cannes program at…
Lightdox at 52nd Visions du Réel
The 52nd edition of the International Film Fesival Nyon has started and we’re very excited to be there and take part!…
Lightdox Welcomes Abdallah Al-Khatib’s Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege
We are proud to announce the latest addition to our catalogue – Abdallah Al-Khatib’s directorial debut Little Palestine, Diary of a Siege which will…
Icarus acquires North American rights to Ulrike Ottinger’s Paris Calligrammes
Ulrike Ottinger’s acclaimed doc signed for US and Canada by
distribution company Icarus Films
Lightdox Welcomes Julien Faraut’s New Documentary The Witches of the Orient
Lightdox is proud to announce its new acquisition, Julien Faraut’s latest film The Witches of the Orient, which wil have its International Premiere at the…
Anna Berthollet, Lightdox founder, to be a jury member at RIDM 2020
Anna Berthollet will be part of the National Feature Competition jury at the 23rd edition of the Montreal International Documentary Festival, held from…
Lightdox collaboration with MC Distribution in MENA region
We are happy to announce that we are starting a collaboration with MC Distribution in the MENA region. MC Distribution has acquired the distribution rights…
ARICA to have World Premiere at IDFA 2020
Lightdox is proud to present five films at the The International Documentary Festival Amsterdam this year, starting this week….
Curzon acquires UK and Ireland rights to Il Mio Corpo
UK’s leading arthouse distributor and cinema chain Curzon has acquired the rights to Il Mio Corpo in the UK and Ireland. It will be featured both in…
Madame World Tour Continues
After a holdback caused by COVID-19 pandemic, Madame documentary hits the road…
Collaboration with Stéphane Goël and a first Nobel Prize winner in our line-up
Another wonderful collaboration with Stéphane Goël and a first Nobel Prize winner in our line-up After working successfully with Stéphane Goël previous…
51st Visions du Réel (17 April—2 May 2020)
This first time completely online edition, was finished with success, bringing new formats, industry events and online meetings but keeping rigorous…
Lightdox Welcomes Ulrike Ottinger’s new documentary Paris Calligrammes
We are proudly announcing our new acquisition, Ulrike Ottinger’s latest film Paris Calligrammes, that premiered at the 70th edition of Berlin International…