Pragda Secures Nicolás Pereda's 'Everything Else Is Noise' for North American Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

U.S.-based distribution powerhouse, Pragda, continues to shake up the film industry with its latest acquisition of the North American rights for Mexican auteur Nicolás Pereda's latest masterpiece, "Everything Else Is Noise." The highly anticipated film is slated to make its debut at both the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the New York Film Festival (NYFF). This acquisition marks a significant step forward for Pragda, renowned for academic licensing and cultural programming of Ibero-American cinema, following their successful acquisition of Juan Pablo Sallato's historical drama "The Red Hangar." Since its world premiere at this year's Berlin Film Festival, "Everything Else Is Noise" has been causing waves on the international festival circuit, garnering prestigious awards such as the Grand Prix at the Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival (BAFICI). Much like Pereda's previous works, "Everything Else Is Noise" is a dialogue-driven ensemble comedy brimming with cringe humor. The film centers around Tere, a cello musician-composer, played by Teresita Sánchez, who finds herself hosting her first television interview in her apartment. As the interview unfolds, it morphs into an absurdly funny exploration of the complexities and camaraderie shared among three women. The conversation is punctuated by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog, and the sudden arrival of a renowned composer, creating chaos that brings long-buried family dynamics and artistic tensions to the forefront. The acquisition also includes an extensive partnership between Pragda and Pereda, with plans to bring his nearly 20-film catalog to North American audiences through various avenues including theatrical screenings, retrospective programs, educational distribution, and digital releases. This partnership will introduce North America to some of Pereda's most critically acclaimed works, such as "Summer of Goliath," which won the Venice Horizons best film award and top prizes from Chile’s Valdivia and Bafici in 2010. Martas Sánchez, CEO of Pragda, expressed her excitement for this partnership: "What drew me to 'Everything Else Is Noise' is the film's audacious and politically charged humor— precisely what we need nowadays. We are thrilled to embark on a broader collaboration with Nicolás Pereda, whose unique vision has graced the screens of leading festivals including Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, and Locarno. It's high time for wider North American audiences to fully appreciate his exceptional talent." "Everything Else Is Noise" will screen at the Wavelengths sidebar during TIFF51 (Sept. 10-20) and in the main section of the 64th NYFF (Sept. 25 – Oct.12). Get ready to laugh, cry, and contemplate life— all within the span of a single film!