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SAGA FILM

belgium

Contact 

HUBERT TOINT

Manager & Producer

htoint@sagafilm.be

 

FLAVIA BIURRUN

Producer

f.biurrun@sagafilm.be

contact@sagafilm.be

+32 2 648 48 73 

www.sagafilm.be

Company Profile

 

Saga Film was founded by film director and producer Hubert Toint in 1987. Over the past 37 years, Saga Film has produced and/or co-produced more than 100 feature films, TV films and TV series. Saga Film’s strength is rooted in our in-house experience, international relations and award-winning projects. Saga Film is well-established in the market of high-quality independent content and, since 1987, has been defending a committed cinema, with socio-political notes, full of emotions and talent. In 2022, Flavia Biurrun joined the company as producer and co-head of development.

At its foundation, the company’s editorial line was immediately dedicated to an ongoing search for originality, artistic discoveries and the creation of an international co-production network. In French-speaking Belgium, only a few companies can claim such a catalog of successful productions over the span of thirty seven years: since Marie by Marian Handwerker (1993), Saga Film has achieved an impressive track record of awards, such as the César for Best First Film for When Pigs Have Wings; the César and Venice awards for Darwin's Nightmare; the Tribeca award for Best Actress and five César awards for Lady Chatterley; and the Official Selection of I Am a Soldier at the Cannes Film Festival, among the other numerous films selected and awarded in film festivals around the world.

Hubert Toint
Producer

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Company Highlights

FAMILIES LIKE OURS 2024

(A coproduction with ZENTROPA and GINGER PICTURES) 

Format: Miniseries

Genre: Drama

Director: Thomas Vinterberg

Screenplay: Thomas Vinterberg, Bo Hr. Hansen

Cast: Nikolaj Lie Kaas, David Dencik, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen

 

During what seems like an ordinary summer in Denmark, a natural disaster strikes, turning everything upside down: the entire country must be gradually evacuated due to severe flooding. Residents are forced to leave their loved ones behind, abandon everything they have ever known, and, in the process, lose a part of themselves.

Selected for Out of Competition (Series) at Venice Film Festival 2024

 

THE ABBESS (La Abadesa) 2024

(A coproduction with OBERON MEDIA, WANDA VISION, ICONO 2020 A.I.E.) 

Format: Feature film

Genre: Historical drama

Director: Antonio Chavarrías                                              

Screenplay: Antonio Chavarrías

Cast: Daniela Brown, Blanca Romero, Carlos Cuevas

 

In the 9th century, Emma, a 17-year-old girl, is appointed Abbess with the mission of repopulating and Christianizing territories in conflict with the Moriscos. When she arrives at the Abbey, she has to overcome the mistrust sparked by several women, determined to fulfill her mission. This leads her to confront nobles, peasants, and the nuns themselves. However, Emma will prove that with determination and will, it is possible to challenge the established power structures, though she will pay a high price...

Malaga Film Festival Official Section 2024

Selected for Ibero-American Competition at Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) 2024

 

IN THE LAND OF SAINTS AND SINNERS 2023

(A coproduction with FACING EAST ENTERTAINMENT) 

Format: Feature film

Genre: Action, Thriller

Director: Robert Lorenz

Screenplay: Mark Michael McNally, Terry Loane

Cast: Liam Neeson, Kerry Condon, Jack Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Ciarán Hinds

 

In an isolated Irish village, Finbar Murphy, a newly retired assassin seeking to leave his dark past behind, finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a trio of terrorists bent on revenge.

Selected for Orizzonti Extra Competition at Venice Film Festival 2023

 

THE KINGDOM EXODUS 2022

(A coproduction with ZENTROPA) 

Format: Miniseries

Genre: Supernatural horror, dark comedy, drama

Director: Lars von Trier

Screenplay: Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel

Cast: Bodil Jørgensen, Mikael Persbrandt, Lars Mikkelsen, Nicolas Bro, Tuva Novotny, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ghita Nørby

 

Karen, Krogen, and Bulder are caught in a race against time. It’s time to cleanse The Kingdom of all evil spirits once and for all, but many things can still go wrong…

Premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival (Out of Competition) 2022

Selected for the Primetime programme at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival 2022

Selected and featured at the 60th New York Film Festival 2022

 

WILLOW 2019

(A coproduction with BANANA FILM, PIONEER PICTURES, SCALA PRODUCTIONS) 

Format: Feature film

Genre: Romance

Director: Milcho Manchevski                                             

Screenplay: Milcho Manchevski

Cast: Nikola Risteski, Sara Klimoska, Natalia Teodosieva, Nenad Nacev, Kamka Tocinovski, Petar Mircevski, Blagoj Chorevski, Ratka Radmanovic, Ana Kostovska, Laze Manaskovski, Katina Ivanova, Kire Gjorevski, Adem Karaga, Jelena Jovanova Peric

 

In 17th century Macedonia, Milan and Donka make a pact with a wise woman to break the curse they believe has prevented them from conceiving. However, when they decide to renege on the bargain, events soon spiral out of control. The second half of the film, meanwhile, follows a couple in the present day facing a similar dilemma - but with a modern twist.

 

Cinequest San Jose Film Festival 2020: Winner of Best Dramatic Feature
Fantasporto 2020: Winner of Director’s Week Award for Best Film
Mostra de València-Cinema del Mediterrani 2020: Winner of Silver Palm for Best Director
Raindance Film Festival 2020: Winner of Raindance Award for Best Director
Beijing International Film Festival 2020: Nominee for Tiantan Award for Best Film
Wellington Independent Film Festival 2020: Winner of Best Film
Stony Brook Film Festival 2021: Winner of Jury Award for Best Feature
Across the Globe Film Festival 2021: Nominee for November Award for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor (Nenad Nacev), and Winner of November Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Natalija Teodosieva)
Athens Marathon International Film Festival 2021: Winner of AMIFF Awards for Best Feature and Best Supporting Actress (Natalija Teodosieva), Honorable Mention for Best Director, Best Cinematography (Tamás Dobos), Best Supporting Actress (Sara Klimoska), People's Choice for Best Feature
Blue Danube Film Festival 2022: Nominee for Best Film

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Flavia Biurrun
Producer

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