Momo Pictures, a Chinese and Dutch-based company, has announced that Fortissimo Films will be handling the international rights to their new sports film “Wild Punch.” The film is set to debut at the Cannes Market next week.
Directed by Yu Lik-wai and Wang Jing, “Wild Punch” is an action drama that follows a mixed martial arts athlete who is past his prime and competing against his young and talented trainee. The two must face off in the ring to prove their worth.
Yu Lik-wai, one of the directors, has worked on several feature films including titles like “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and “Plastic City.” He is also known for his work as a cinematographer on films by renowned directors such as Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye, and Ann Hui.
Produced by Momo Pictures, a subsidiary of the NASDAQ-listed Zhiwen Group, “Wild Punch” is the latest addition to their portfolio of films. The company has previously produced films like “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “A Long Shot,” and “The Boy who Counted Cars.” This collaboration marks the first time Fortissimo Films has worked with Momo Pictures.
Fortissimo Films has also recently announced that they will be handling sales for other Chinese films like Shen Jie’s “The Umbrella Fairy,” Feng Xiaogang’s “If You Are the One 3,” and Xu Haofeng’s “100 Yards.” The company has a track record of promoting cutting edge Chinese animation like “Deep Sea” by Tian Xiaopeng.
