Venice Film Festival Winner Secures North American Rights
A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra, which won Best Director Prize at Venice, has been acquired by 1-2 Special for North American distribution.
The acquisition highlights the film's international recognition and potential for wider exposure.
- person
- Jacqueline Lentzou
- work
- A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra
- event
- world premiere
- date
- 2026 Venice Film Festival
- award
- Best Director Prize
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Acquirer and rights
1-2 Special has acquired all North American rights to the film.
Festival and award
The film premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival in Orizzonti and won the Best Director Prize.
Common questions
Which film was acquired by 1-2 Special?
A Day in the Life of Jo: Chapter Phaedra was acquired by 1-2 Special.
Where did the film premiere and what award did it win?
The film premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival in Orizzonti and won the Best Director Prize.
Sources
- Venice Winner ‘A Day In The Life Of Jo: Chapter Phaedra’ Gets North American Deal By Andreas Wiseman, Deadline · deadline.com
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