José Luis Montesinos’ Spanish-language thriller Ropes has been acquired Strand Releasing following its world premiere as Sitges Film Festival, Variety reports.
Ropes centers on Elena, a young quadriplegic who is mourning the recent death of her sister and has moved to a country house with her father. While there, she has the help of Athos, a Belgian pastoral dog specially trained to help her. But the creature turns into her worst enemy after contracting a strange disease.
Ropes written by Montesinos and Yako Blesa stars Paula del Río (“Retribution”) and Miguel Ángel Jenner. Arturo Mendiz produced under the Bastian Films banners with Carles Pastor producing as well. The film will be presented at the European Film Market during the Berlin Film Festival.
