Le Pacte has secured a North American distribution deal and a raft of international sales for Paolo Strippoli’s horror-thriller The Spiral, which premiered to strong reviews in Venice and later became Italy’s submission for the best international feature Oscar. The North American deal includes a commitment to a U.S. theatrical release. The distributor’s identity will be announced at a later date, with Le Pacte saying that the agreement could be extended to additional territories.
Known in Italy as L’Estranea, the film stars Jasmine Trinca as a mother whose desire to protect her family draws her into a Faustian pact with a mysterious woman played by Bruni Tedeschi. Romana Maggiora Vergano and Adriano Giannini also star.
