1-2 Special Acquires Cannes Winner 'Everytime' for North American Release

New York-based independent distributor 1-2 Special has secured the North American rights to Sandra Wollner’s acclaimed drama 'Everytime.' The acquisition comes just one week after the film captured the top prize in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, signaling a significant win for the boutique distributor, which launched in early 2025.

Directed by Wollner and featuring cinematography by Gregory Oke—known for his work on the celebrated film 'Aftersun'—'Everytime' explores the intersection of grief and memory. The narrative centers on a mother, her young daughter, and a teenage boy who travel to the Canary Islands to fulfill a planned family holiday that was derailed by tragedy. The film has been noted for its atmospheric storytelling, where the boundaries between past and present blur against a coastal backdrop.

For 1-2 Special, this acquisition represents a strategic move to establish a foothold in the competitive arthouse market by securing a title with high critical prestige and festival momentum. By backing a project that has already garnered significant international buzz, the distributor is positioning itself to attract audiences interested in elevated, character-driven cinema. The success of this release will likely serve as a key indicator of the company’s ability to translate festival acclaim into commercial interest within the North American theatrical landscape.