Mk2 Films Takes Global Sales on Reygadas' 'Heil Jupiter!' Before NYFF Debut
Paris-based mk2 films has acquired worldwide sales rights for Carlos Reygadas' upcoming feature 'Heil Jupiter!', which will have its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in late September. This is the director's first film since 2018's 'Our Time'. The project is described as a surreal and nightmarish meditation on love and beauty, following two couples who encounter a mysterious, godlike presence.
The acquisition marks a significant return for Reygadas, whose previous feature "Our Time" premiered in 2018. His new project, set for its world premiere at the New York Film Festival in late September, centers on two couples whose coastal encounter with crashing waves and monumental rocks opens a doorway to shifting realities. A mysterious, godlike presence observes them from above, passing judgment.
The film's official description frames it as a visionary experience with nightmarish undertones, exploring how love and beauty persist even in profound darkness. mk2 Films, a prominent Paris-based sales company, will handle worldwide rights, positioning the project for international distribution following its festival debut.
This release may signal continued appetite for ambitious, unconventional auteur cinema within the festival circuit and specialty distribution markets. Reygadas' established reputation could draw devoted art-house audiences, while the film's surreal themes may resonate with viewers seeking alternatives to mainstream storytelling. The international sales deal suggests confidence in cross-border appeal, potentially reinforcing the viability of challenging, philosophically inclined work in an increasingly fragmented cinematic landscape.