Carlotta Films has struck a deal with Artcraft Pictures to distribute restored Hollywood silent and early sound classics in France, beginning with Clara Bow's 'It', which inspired a Taylor Swift song.
01Summary
- 01The deal covers all rights in France for titles including 'It' (1927), 'Beau Geste' (1926), and 'The Affairs of Anatol' (1921).
- 02A newly restored version of 'It' will screen on Oct. 17 at Lyon's Auditorium, accompanied on organ by Gabriele Agrimonti.
- 03Artcraft Pictures was founded by preservationists James Mockoski and Robert A. Harris, who worked on restorations of 'Lawrence of Arabia' and 'Vertigo'.
- 04Carlotta Films plans theatrical and Blu-ray releases in France, with dates to be announced.
- 05The collaboration was launched at the Lumière Film Festival, which runs through Oct. 18.
02Why it matters
This deal brings newly restored Hollywood silent and early sound films to French audiences and home entertainment, preserving cinematic heritage that might otherwise be lost.
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