International sales for movie Sugar and Stars

France tv distribution is proud to announce that Sugar and Stars (original title: À la belle étoile), Sébastien Tulard’s first feature, starring Riadh Belaïche, and produced by De l'Autre Côté du Périph', has been acquired by 24 Bilder in Germany and in Austria, Bim Distribuzione in Italy, A Contracorriente Films in Spain, Nos Lusomundo Audiovisuais in Portugal, Cirko Film in Hungary, MCF Megacom Film in Ex-Yugoslavia, BestFilm in the Baltic States, TVA Films in Canada, Hark & Company in Japan, A Really Good Film in Hong Kong and Taïwan, Noori Pictures in South Korea and Vietnam, Nueva Era Films in Latin America, Lev in Israel, Mars in Turkey, Babilla Ciné in Colombia and Rialto Distribution in Australia and New Zealand.

Adapted from the novel "Un rêve d'enfant étoilé" by Yazid Ichemrahen, the film tells the story of Yazid: ever since he was a little boy, he has dreamed of becoming a pastry chef. Moved from one foster home to another, he grew up nurturing a tough, indomitable personality. But if he has any hope of succeeding in the elitist world of confectionery, he’s going to have to put his traumas behind him and change his attitude. His culinary journey takes him from Épernay to Paris and Monaco, working alongside the world’s top chefs as he aspires to the greatest heights in pastry-making and strives to attain his dream of becoming an international pastry champion.

Based on a true story, this film stars Riadh Belaïche as Yazid. An influencer with millions of followers better known as Just Riadh, this young actor is also known for his roles in 30 jours max, Validé and Stalk.

This is Sébastien Tulard’s first feature. He began his career as an artistic director then went on to work as assistant director for Philippe Lacheau, Dany Boon and Franck Gastambide. He has also directed various music videos (Aya Nakamura, MC Solaar) and three shorts that have garnered awards in several festivals.

Julia Schulte (SVP International Sales at France tv distribution):

"Sugar and Stars is an uplifting film about how we can master our own destiny and overcome social barriers. We are proud that this touching story “made in France” will travel, thanks to our distributors, to many European and worldwide territories."

Laurence Lascary (Producer at De l'autre côté du périph' - DACP):

"Sugar and Stars is a universal story, the extraordinary journey of a young man who started from nothing to become one of the greatest pastry chefs in the world. Seeing this film travel and meet the public beyond the borders of France is a great source of happiness and pride! I hope it will inspire many people to follow their dreams to the point of realizing them."

Title: Sugar and Stars (À la belle étoile) 
A film by Sébastien Tulard
Screenplay: Cédric Ido
Adapted from the novel "Un rêve d'enfant étoilé" by Yazid Ichemrahem (CDP Editions)
Starring Riadh Belaïche, Loubna Adibar, Pascal Legitimus
Production: De l'Autre Côté du Périph'
French Distributor: Bac Films

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