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Netherlands-based sales agent Dfw International has added Nienke Römer’s comedy “Candy & Bonita” and war drama “Betrayal” by Thomas Nauw and Dennis Bots to its lineup ahead of this week’s American Film Market.

AFM marks the first major event for the sales agent since Studiocanal acquired a majority stake in its Benelux distribution parent Dutch FilmWorks in June.

“Candy & Bonita,” produced by 2CFilm in partnership with Rtl’s VOD service Videoland, centers on friends Tilly (Sanne Langelaar) and Marieke (Fockeline Ouwerkerk) who try to regain control of their lives by making female-friendly porn. The endeavor helps the pair find their place in the world again, but also drags everyone in their orbit into an unforgettable adventure. The film also stars Dutch porn actor and model Bobbi Eden.

The pic is currently in post-production and set for a domestic release in January 2023.

Elsewhere, “Betrayal” tells the story of German-Dutch soldier...

Title: Admiral (Aka: Michiel de Ruyter) XLrator Media Director: Roel Reiné Writer: Alex van Galen & Lars Boom Cast: Frank Lammers, Sanne Langelaar, Barry Atsma, Egbert Jan-Weeber, Rutger Hauer, Charles Dance Running time: 2hrs 2min Rating: Unrated (violence, language, nudity) Available On VOD And iTUNES: February 23, 2016 In Theaters: March 11, 2016 Biopic of 17th century Dutch Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, the founder of the Dutch Marine Corps and Netherland’s best strategist. After many successful victories, the Admiral is being pressured by his doting wife Anna ( Sanne Langelaar) to retire and help raise their children, because she is tired of waiting with bated breath for him to return from each battle. [ Read More ]

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Arclight Films has sold Roel Reine’s Admiral - set for a gala screening at the Beijing International Film Festival (Bjiff) - to Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The Dutch historical epic, which topped the Netherlands’ box office when it was released in January under the title, has sold to the UK (Signature Entertainment), Germany (Lighthouse), Japan (Transformer), Turkey (Aqua Pinema), Vietnam (Galaxy) and the Middle East (Italia Films).

Set in the 17th Century, the film tells the story of Dutch naval hero Michiel de Ruyter and his battles against the English and other forces at a time when the Netherlands was on the verge of civil war.

The film stars Frank Lammers, Sanne Langelaar and Barry Atsma, along with Charles Dance and Rutger Hauer.

“It’s very exciting to be selected for a gala event at the Beijing International Film Festival and have the opportunity to bring Admiral to a larger audience,” said Reine.

“I...