Bruno Dumont’s Cannes Film ‘Red Rocks’ Acquired for North American Release

KimStim has acquired North American distribution rights for French filmmaker Bruno Dumont’s coming-of-age drama “Red Rocks,” following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight.

Release Plans and International Festival Run

• North American Release: U.S. distributor KimStim plans to release the film theatrically in 2027, followed by digital and home entertainment platforms.
• Festival Screenings: Following Cannes, the film was selected for Poland’s New Horizons International Film Festival, the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Zabaltegi-Tabakalera section, and the New York Film Festival’s Currents program.
• Global Sales: International sales are handled by Luxbox, with deals secured in France, Portugal, China, Japan, Indonesia, Greece, the former Yugoslavia, and the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Production and Plot Details

Set on the French Riviera against the Mediterranean landscape, “Red Rocks” follows two rival groups of children spending their summer competing in a dangerous game of cliff jumping. At the center of the story is Géo, a five-year-old boy experiencing friendship, rivalry, and early romance.

• Cast & Crew: Written and directed by Bruno Dumont, the film stars non-professional young actors including Kaylon Lancel, Kelsie Verdeilles, Louise Podolski, Mohamed Coly, Alessandro Piquera, and Meryl Pires.
• Production Team: Produced by Joaquim Sapinho, Marta Alves, and Fiorella Moretti through Rosa Filmes, alongside multiple co-producing partners.

Practical Implications and Verification

Viewers interested in tracking the release of “Red Rocks” can check announcements from KimStim or follow updates from upcoming festival screenings. Official distribution updates and screening schedules can be verified through film industry publications and festival program guides.