José Luis Guerín's IN THE CITY OF SYLVIA (En La Ciudad de Sylvia), made in the French language, has been acquired by UK producer / distributor, Axiom Films.

Featuring standout performances by Pilar López de Ayala and Xavier Lafitte, the film is rapidly developing something of a cult status on the festival circuit, and will make its UK premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in June following its international premiere in Competition at the Venice Film Festival.

The film is a Spain / France co-production of an Eddie Saeta (Spain)/Chateau Rouge (France) production, and rights were acquired from DEAPlaneta.