Films Boutique Acquires Berlin Competition Player Sabu's 'Chasuke's Journey' From Backup (EXCLUSIVE)
PARIS– In the run-up to its competition unspooling at Berlin, arthouse shingle Films Boutique has snatched up international sales rights to critically aclaimed Japanese helmer Sabu’s “Chasuke’s Journey” from Paris-based Backup.
Sabu is no stranger to Berlin. But while he has presented eight movies at the festival, it will be his first venture in competition.
Sabu said he was particularly happy to finally nab a competition slot without having “to bend his sense of humor.” He added that his “partners (encouraged him) to prioritize his artistic values during the making” of the movie.