Munich-based sales agency The Playmaker has finalized a major distribution deal for Japan with IPA Asia for its hit heist comedy Two to One, starring Sandra Hüller, an Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest.
Hüller is joined by Max Riemelt (Sense 8) and Ronald Zehrfeld (Barbara, Phoenix) in the film, which is directed by Natja Brunckhorst. Brunckhorst is recognized for her critically acclaimed work on Alles in Bester Ordnung and Wie Feuer und Flamme.
Two to One is inspired by true events that occurred during the reunification of Germany in 1990. Set against the backdrop of the collapse of the German Democratic Republic, the film follows a group of East Germans who seize the opportunity to retrieve millions hidden in an underground vault. As they navigate through challenges and outsmart their opponents, the heist takes an unexpected twist when money, not officially recognized in East Germany, begins to circulate.
The film has already seen significant international sales, with distribution deals in several countries. These include KMBO in France, A Contracorriente in Spain, Madman in Australia, and Rosebud in Greece. The German distributor is X-Verleih.
Brunckhorst’s career began with her notable performance as Christiane F., a young street addict, in the 1981 film Christiane F. — Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo. She later transitioned into screenwriting, contributing to the TV series Einsatz Hamburg Süd and several episodes of the police drama Tatort. Her screenplay for Feuer und Flamme, which was based on her own life, won the German Film Award in 2001.
Brunckhorst also wrote for the acclaimed children’s film Amelie Rennt and directed the successful film Alles in Bester Ordnung.
In addition to Two to One, The Playmaker’s upcoming slate includes the love story Muenter & Kandinsky — The Blue Rider, the drama Never Alone by director Klaus Härö, creature horror Paws featuring a deadly polar bear, and family animation projects Ploey 2 — The Legend of the Winds and Pirate Mo — The Legend of the Red Ruby.
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