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Cannes Title ‘Aquí,’ Based on J. M. Coetzee’s ‘Jesus Trilogy,’ Picked Up by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)

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entertainmentApril 23, 2026

Apr 23, 2026 8:29am PT

Cannes Title ‘Aquí,’ Based on J. M. Coetzee’s ‘Jesus Trilogy,’ Picked Up by Films Boutique (EXCLUSIVE)

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Courtesy of A Leopardo Filmes

Films Boutique has picked up sales rights to “Aquí,” which debuts in the Cannes Premiere section. The film is directed by Tiago Guedes, and is based on J.M. Coetzee’s “Jesus Trilogy.”

Guedes previously directed “The Domain,” which played in Venice competition in 2019.

The film stars Manolo Solo (“The Good Boss,” “Close Your Eyes”), Patricia López Arnaiz (“20,000 Species of Bees”), this year’s best actress Goya winner for “Sundays,” Sergi López (“Sirat,” “Pan’s Labyrinth”) and Lambert Wilson (“Of Gods and Men,” “The Matrix Resurrections”), and introduces Álex Peláez and Hugo Encuentra.

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