alzheimer drama heads to busan market
a canadian-chinese drama about a 40-year marriage strained by alzheimer’s disease is set for the busan film market. the film, written by erica xia-hou, premiered at slamdance 2025 and is now being sold globally by cappu films.
the film will be available for international sales at the busan market, offering a new perspective on alzheimer’s through a long-term relationship.
- title
- Banr
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film details
the drama, titled 'banr,' focuses on a 40-year marriage challenged by alzheimer’s. it premiered at slamdance 2025 in the narrative features lineup.
sales deal
cappu films, based in hong kong, has acquired worldwide sales rights for the film. the deal is set for the busan market, where it will be pitched to international buyers.
Common questions
who wrote the film?
erica xia-hou, known for her work on 'fox hunt,' wrote the script for 'banr'.
Sources
- Slamdance Alzheimer’s Drama ‘Banr’ From ‘Fox Hunt’ Writer Erica Xia-Hou Heads to Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran, Variety Film · variety.com
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