Johnny Depp’s ‘Modì’ Gets Italian Distribution Via Be Water and Maestro Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
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The Johnny Depp-directed biopic “Modì,” about Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, has secured a distribution deal in Italy, where it will be released by production/distribution player Be Water.
Above is a first-look image from the set of the film, which is now in post.
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“Modì” stars Italy’s Riccardo Scamarcio as the bad boy painter and sculptor, who worked mainly in France and became famous for the groundbreaking modern style of his portraits and nudes. Al Pacino plays international art collector Maurice Gangnat. The “Modì” cast also comprises Antonia Desplat, Stephen Graham (“The Irishman”), Bruno Gouery (“The White Lotus”), Ryan McParland (“Halo”) and Sally Phillips (“Bridget Jones” trilogy).
“Modì” takes place in war-torn Paris during World War I and over the course of 72 turbulent hours “that will become a turning point in his life, ultimately solidifying his reputation as an artistic legend,” according to the film’s provided synopsis.
The Italian distribution of Modì is being handled by Be Water in collaboration with Maestro Distribution, the new company founded by Claudio Rapino with the participation of Andrea Iervolino’s Ilbe and RS Prods.
The film is produced by Barry Navidi Prods. and IN.2 Films with Andrea Iervolino, CEO of the Ilbe Group.
“Modi” is represented for international sales by Veterans and Range Media Partners for North America, who also negotiated the ILBE and Red Sea Film Fund participation in Depp’s sophomore directorial outing.
Be Water Film just released Francesco Lettieri’s Naples-set “Il segreto di Liberato” — which rose to the top of the Italian box office last week — and will, as previously announced, distribute Paul Schrader’s Cannes competition title “Oh, Canada” in Italy in collaboration with Medusa.
Upcoming titles for which Maestro Distribution is handling Italian rights include crime comedy “Riff Raff,” directed by Dito Montiel, and “Bring Them Down,” written and directed by Chris Andrews and starring Barry Keoghan.
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