Lucio Castro’s Cannes ACID Title ‘Drunken Noodles’ Boarded by M-Appeal (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-based sales outfit M-Appeal has picked up international rights to “Drunken Noodles,” the latest feature from Argentinian-born, New York-based filmmaker Lucio Castro.

The English-language erotic tale with surreal undertones will world premiere next month in Cannes’ ACID sidebar.

Set between New York City and upstate New York, “Drunken Noodles” follows Adnan, a young art student spending the summer in the city to apartment-sit. He begins interning at a gallery where an unconventional older artist he once encountered is being exhibited. As moments from his past and present begin to intertwine, a series of encounters – both artistic and erotic – open cracks in his everyday reality.

“Lucio’s filmmaking is elegant and evocative,” said M-Appeal managing director Maren Kroymann. “’Drunken Noodles’ drew us in with its refined camerawork and strong sense of atmosphere. It’s artful yet accessible cinema, and we believe audiences will be equally captivated.”

The U.S.-Argentine production stars Laith Khalifeh, with supporting roles from Ezriel Kornel, Matthew Risch and Joél Isaac.

This marks Castro’s third feature. His debut, “End of the Century,” premiered at New Directors/New Films in 2019 and won best Argentine film at BAFICI. His most recent work, “After This Death,” premiered earlier this year as part of Berlinale’s Special Gala section.

“’Drunken Noodles’ explores how casual encounters can profoundly reshape our lives,” Castro told Variety. “I’m excited to be partnering with M-Appeal—their passion for bold, visually distinctive films makes them the ideal team to bring this story to cinema-loving audiences around the world.”

The film is produced by Castro and Barton Cortright of Alsina 427, with co-producers Joanne Lee and Julia Bloch.

M-Appeal will launch sales at the Cannes Film Market.