Beta Film has acquired the international sales rights to the family feature Just Call Me Frida ahead of its world premiere.
The 90-minute film will make its debut on July 19 in the Elements +10 competition at the Giffoni Film Festival, one of the world’s leading festivals dedicated to children and young audiences.
Just Call Me Frida follows Samuel, an 11-year-old boy who has withdrawn from the outside world after a long and serious illness, terrified of becoming sick again. His carefully controlled life is turned upside down when he meets Frida, a cheerful and unconventional girl who introduces herself as the “Little Grim Reaper” in training. As Frida sets out to discover the true meaning of life, Samuel is drawn into an unexpected journey that helps him confront his fears and rediscover what it means to live with courage, curiosity, and joy.
While touching on challenging themes, Just Call Me Frida ultimately delivers an uplifting story about life, growing up, bravery, and human connection.
The film is directed by Katja Benrath from a screenplay by Anne Gröger. It is produced by NEOS Film and TELLUX Film in co-production with Mideu Films, it Media, Tellux 1-13 Medienproduktion, Gretchenfilm, SWR, BR, and MDR. International sales will be handled by Beta Film under its KIDS & YA label.
