First TIFF distribution deal done

The first distribution deal of TIFF has been done, as the U.S. rights to Sarah’s Key have been acquired by the Weinstein Company, Deadline Hollywood reported Friday.

The film, starring Kristin Scott Thomas centres around an American journalist who, while researching an article on the Vel’d’Hiv Roundup in 1942 France, stumbles across the story of Sarah, a ten year old Jewish girl who desperately tried to save her younger brother from the police by locking him in a cupboard.

Sarah’s Key is set to screen at TIFF on Thursday at Roy Thomson Hall.

Just before the start of the festival on Thursday, it was reported that two other films – Casino Jack and Barney’s Version – have also been picked up.