Four Minus Three": Adrian Goiginger's Poignant True Story Secures International Sales and Awards
Adrian Goiginger's poignant true story, "Four Minus Three," featuring Valerie Pachner, has secured initial international sales in key territories after its premiere at the Berlinale. Pyramide, Arti, A-Z Films, Palace Films, and Swallow Wings have acquired rights for France, Benelux, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan, respectively. Beta Cinema is in negotiations for additional territories. The film received the Europa Cinemas Label Award and placed second in the Panorama Audience Award at the Berlinale, with Pachner winning the best actress award at Diagonale in Graz. It has also been nominated in eight categories at the Austrian Film Awards.
In Austria, the film has been a breakout success at the box office, released by Polyfilm/Alamode. It had the best opening weekend for an Austrian film this year and has continued to perform well, with 70,096 admissions and a box office of €730,705. The film, inspired by a true story, follows Barbara and her partner Heli, professional clowns living a joy-filled life with their children until a tragic car accident changes everything. Barbara is left to navigate profound loss and test her belief in humor, hope, and humanity.
Based on the bestselling novel by Barbara Pachl-Eberhart, the screenplay for "Four Minus Three" was written by Senad Halilbašić. The film stars Valerie Pachner alongside Robert Stadlober, Hanno Koffler, and Stefanie Reinsperger. It is an Austrian-German co-production by 2010 Entertainment and Giganten Film in collaboration with ORF-FFA, BR, SWR, and Arte. Goiginger's previous work includes the award-winning "The Best of All Worlds," "The Fox," and "Rickerl – Musik is höchstens a Hobby."
In conclusion, "Four Minus Three" has garnered international recognition and critical acclaim for its emotional storytelling and stellar performances. The film's success at the box office and in various film festivals highlights its powerful narrative and the talent of its cast and crew.