Berlin-based sales agent M-Appeal has acquired world sales rights for “In Ashes,” the debut feature film by Denmark’s Ludvig Christian Næsted Poulsen, set to premiere next year.
The film follows Christian, a young twenty-something gay man, who is trying to get over the heartbreak of his first love. Looking for meaningful connections through online dating apps, he goes through a whirlwind of experiences, passion and obsession on a journey to find new love, and himself.
“I wanted to show just how difficult it is being young in a chaotic, lusty and hyper liberal environment,” the director told Variety.
“The film offers a fresh take on modern dating and digital hook-up culture in the gay community, exploring the tension between casual sex encounters and the longing for deeper emotional connection. The film addresses both needs, with a touch of wry humor, and will be relatable to many in the gay audience,” M-Appeal’s Maren Kroymann added.
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“In Ashes” is produced by Mette Mikkelsen, Jakob Meier and Jonathan Langelund of New Tales, and is coproduced by Julius Plambech of Los Film.
The cinematographer is Anton Underbjerg. The production designer is Liv Forbæk Svane. The editors are Ludvig Christian Næsted Poulsen, Josefine Hald and Jarivan Ahmad.
The film is supported by Aarhus Film Workshop, West Danish Film Fund, Tuborg Fondet, Struer Kommune, Spar Nord, Skuespillerforbundet, Danske Filminstruktører and PRD.
Næsted Poulsen’s previous credits include short drama “Boy’s Dream.”
Other titles on M-Appeal’s slate include “Streets of Gloria,” “Love,” “Vera and the Pleasure of Others” and “Perfect Endings.”