‘Forsaken,’ About True Story of Slayed French Teacher Samuel Paty, Secures Broad International Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)

Following its premiere at Cannes, Vincent Garenq’s 'Forsaken' has been sold internationally by Studio TF1.

By Elsa Keslassy

Elsa Keslassy

International Correspondent

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“Forsaken,” Vincent Garenq’s drama inspired by the harrowing true story of French teacher Samuel Paty, has sold in major markets around of the world following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Represented internationally by Studio TF1, the movie has also been having a healthy run at the local box office, selling over 500,000 admissions since its May 13 theatrical release through UGC Distribution.

The film, produced by Outside Films and Les Films du Kiosque, follows a dedicated teacher, Samuel Paty, who leads a classroom discussion on free speech in in a suburban Paris school, a few years after the Charlie Hebdo attacks. What begins as an ordinary lesson spirals into tragedy after a false accusation sparks a viral online campaign fueled by outrage, misinformation and radicalization.

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