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EXCLUSIVE: France TV Distribution announced new deal for French director Delphine Deloget's custody battle drama That's all to play with (No burden) with Virginie Efira.

The drama was sold to Canada (Films We Like), Spain (Divisa Red), Benelux (Vertigo Films), Italy (Just Wanted), Portugal (Outsider Films), Switzerland (Agora Films), Poland (C+ Poland) and Latin America. . (Imovisi).

The film, Deloget's first fiction feature, had its world premiere at Cannes Un Sure Regard in 2023. The film was produced by Curiosa Films, Unité and France 3 Cinéma.

Ad Vitam released the film last November in France and has grossed approximately $1.4 million to date.

Efira plays a single mother who loses custody of her son when he is injured in an accident at home, while she works nights to support them.

Accused of neglect, the situation worsened when the family found themselves stuck in social services.

Efira is joined in the cast by Arieh Worthalter, Félix Lefebvre, Mathieu Demy, India Hair and Alexis Tonetti.

“That's all to play with has deeply resonated with audiences around the world and we are committed to bringing this inspiring story of resilience and family unity to even more audiences around the world,” said Alexandre René, Vice President of International Sales of cinema of France, and executive vice president of international sales, Julia Schulte.

“As interest in the film continues to grow and sales are strong in key territories in Latin America and Europe, we are confident we can secure additional distribution deals.”

Since its premiere at Cannes, the film has screened at several other festivals, including Rio de Janeiro, Mannheim, Warsaw and Cinemania in Canada.

The film also won the Best Feature Film award at the Oslo International Film Festival in Norway.

“That's all to play with It’s a film that touches us,” said Vertigo Films of the Benelux. “The struggle of this imperfect single mother, played brilliantly by Virginie Efira, leads the public to question her role as a parent, as well as the administrative system with which she is confronted.”