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Cinephil Boards Songs of Earth From Self Portrait Co-Helmer Margreth Olin (EXCLUSIVE)
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Tel Aviv-based Cinephil, the sales agent for the Oscar nominated “Collective” and “The Act of Killing” among others, has clinched world rights to “Songs of Earth” from seasoned Norwegian helmer and producer Margreth Olin of Speranza Film.
The documentary project marks the third collaboration between Cinephil’s managing director Philippa Kowarsky and Olin after the DOC NYC selected “Self Portrait” and “Cathedrals of Culture,” exec produced by Wim Wenders.
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Olin’s meditative and personal pic “Songs of Earth” will bow April 28 at CPH:FORUM, the online financing and co-production industry showcase, running alongside Denmark’s CPH:DOX Festival (April 21-May 12).