Pluto Film snagged worldwide sales rights to "Summer War," a Chilean psychological thriller set to debut at Cannes' Marché du Film before its world premiere at Tribeca in June. Director Alicia Scherson helms her fifth feature and second adaptation with the project. The Berlin-based distributor's move signals confidence in the film's commercial potential ahead of the festival circuit, where international thrillers typically generate significant buyer interest. Scherson previously directed "Play" and has built a reputation for sharp character studies that explore psychological complexity. "Summer War" enters a competitive marketplace where acquisitions companies hunt for distinctive international fare to feed streaming platforms and theatrical distributors. The Tribeca slot adds prestige to a film already positioned as awards-season material, though its psychological thriller positioning gives it broader appeal than arthouse fare. Pluto Film's early aggressive move to secure global rights before public festival screenings suggests the company expects bidding wars from streamers and traditional distributors. The timing matters. Festival seasons drive acquisition decisions, and securing representation before Cannes allows Pluto to control the narrative around the film's quality and commercial viability. For Scherson, the backing from a established sales company validates her latest work and positions it for international distribution beyond Chile's borders.