Momo Pictures, a Chinese-Netherlands based company, has announced that Fortissimo Films will handle the international rights to their latest sports drama “Wild Punch.” Directed by Yu Lik-wai and Wang Jing, the film follows the story of a past-his-prime mixed martial arts athlete competing against his young and talented trainee in the ring.
Yu Lik-wai, one of the directors of the film, has worked on several feature films including “Love Will Tear Us Apart” and “Plastic City.” He is also known for his work as a cinematographer on films by renowned directors such as Jia Zhangke, Lou Ye, and Ann Hui.
Produced by Momo Pictures, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Zhiwen Group, “Wild Punch” is the latest addition to their portfolio of films. The company has previously produced films like “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “A Long Shot,” and “The Boy who Counted Cars.” This venture marks the first collaboration between Momo Pictures and Fortissimo Films.
Fortissimo Films has also recently announced that they will be handling sales for other Chinese films like Shen Jie’s “The Umbrella Fairy,” Feng Xiaogang’s “If You Are the One 3,” and Xu Haofeng’s “100 Yards.” The company has a track record of promoting cutting edge Chinese animation like “Deep Sea” by Tian Xiaopeng.
“Wild Punch” will be launched in territories outside mainland China at the Cannes Market next week.
