Lightdox Acquires International Sales Rights to Documentary 'Gabin' Ahead of Cannes Premiere

' The film is the debut feature documentary by French filmmaker Maxence Voiseux. 'Gabin' will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors’ Fortnight section. French distribution of 'Gabin' is handled by Arizona Distribution.

Anna Berthollet is the founder of Lightdox. Anna Berthollet followed the 'Gabin' project for five years.

Film's Subject and Narrative Gabin is the youngest of the Jourdel family in northern France.

Gabin is destined to take over his father's butcher shop. The film follows Gabin's journey from age 8 to 18. Gabin's dreams include training a contest cow, becoming a dog breeder, and saving his mother’s farm from financial ruin.

The film captures a coming-of-age journey over a decade. Maxence Voiseux roots his filmmaking in the rural territories his own parents once left behind. com reported these details on the film's production and narrative.

Production Details 'Gabin' is produced by Alter Ego Production in France, represented by Cécile Lestrade and Elise Hug.

'Gabin' is produced by Ama Film in Germany, represented by Ulla Lehmann. 'Gabin' is produced by Rita Productions in Switzerland, represented by Palmyre Badinier. The film is in co-production with SWR/ARTE and RTS Radio Télévision Suisse.

The producing team for 'Gabin' includes Andrea Roggon, Pauline Gygax, and Max Karli.

“Maxence Voiseux roots his filmmaking in the rural territories his own parents once left behind. He acts as both filmmaker and confidant in 'Gabin,' capturing a coming-of-age journey over a decade. — Lightdox statement > I followed the 'Gabin' project for five years.”