Amazon Prime Video Acquires Rights to THE ASSESSMENT

Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Fleur Fortuné’s debut feature film THE ASSESSMENT has been acquired by Amazon for international distribution. The German distributor for the sci-fi drama is Capelight Pictures.
Set in a futuristic world where couples must undergo an evaluation by an assessor before being allowed to have a child, the inspection soon turns into a nightmare. The film stars Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Olsen, and Himesh Patel.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Number 9 Films and augenschein Filmproduktion. We were captivated by the story of this futuristic thriller and immediately knew it would resonate with our international Prime Video customers,” said Chris Mansolillo, Director of Content Acquisition at Prime Video. “With Fleur Fortuné’s fresh take on the sci-fi genre and outstanding performances from Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Olsen, and Himesh Patel, audiences can expect a visually stunning and gripping psychological story.”
THE ASSESSMENT marks Fleur Fortuné’s feature film debut. Prior to this, she made a name for herself as a commercial and music video director, working with artists such as Travis Scott, Lykke Li, and Skrillex. The screenplay was written by Mrs. & Mr. Thomas and John Donnelly.
The film was produced by augenschein Filmproduktion in collaboration with Number 9 Films, ShivHans Pictures, Project Infinity, and Tiki Taane. It received support from the Film- und Medienstiftung NRW and the German Federal Film Fund (DFFF).