Checking In: New Indie Distributor Motel Bets Big on International Auteurs

Founders Simon Robert and Guillaume De Castro discuss launching a distribution label in a crowded market and using data to bring Mads Mikkelsen back to France.

Apr 21, 2026

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In the competitive landscape of French cinema, 2026 marks the arrival of a new player: Motel. Launched this April, the distribution house is carving out a niche in the high-end arthouse segment with …

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