Busy as ever, the French international sales agent Charades looks set to arrive fully armed at the Marché du Film (running 16  -24 May) - unfolding within the 76th Cannes Film Festival - given that five of its films are set to be showcased on the Croisette, three of which in the Official Selection.

Mona Achache’s docudrama Little Girl Blue [+leggi anche:
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Equally dazzling in the Official Selection showcase is Katell Quillévéré’s Along Came Love [+leggi anche:
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The team composed of Yohann Comte, Carole Baraton, Pierre Mazars and Constantin Briest will also be wagering on The Goldman Case [+leggi anche:
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Likewise worth a mention is the arrival of Vermin [+leggi anche:
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Last but not least, and not to be forgotten in the Charades’ line-up, are post-production titles such as Meanwhile on Earth [+leggi anche:
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