Adrian Goiginger’s poignant true story “Four Minus Three,” starring Valerie Pachner, has successfully secured a first wave of international sales in significant territories following its world premiere in the Panorama section at the Berlinale.

Pyramide has obtained rights for France, Arti for Benelux, A-Z Films for Canada, Palace Films for Australia and New Zealand, and Swallow Wings for Taiwan. Beta Cinema is actively negotiating for additional territories.
In Berlin, the film was honored with the prestigious Europa Cinemas Label Award and placed second in the Panorama Audience Award. Pachner has also received the best actress award at Diagonale in Graz. The film was nominated in eight categories at the Austrian Film Awards today.

In Austria, the film is emerging as a breakout theatrical success. Released by Polyfilm/Alamode, it has recorded the best opening weekend for an Austrian film this year and continues to build momentum. The cumulative total is 70,096 admissions with a box office of €730,705.

The film, inspired by a true story, centers on Barbara and her partner Heli, who are professional clowns, living out their dream of an alternative, joy-filled life with their two children, laughing at what doesn’t work out. But when a tragic car accident takes Heli and the children, Barbara is left alone. In the face of unspeakable loss, her belief in humor, hope, and humanity is put to the ultimate test.

The film is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Barbara Pachl-Eberhart. The screenplay was written by Senad Halilbašić.

Robert Stadlober (“Goebbels and the Führer,” “Summer Storm,” “Crazy”), Hanno Koffler (“Never Look Away,” “Babylon Berlin”), and Stefanie Reinsperger (“Other People’s Money”) co-star alongside Pachner (“A Hidden Life,” “Egon Schiele,” “Fantastic Beasts”).

“Four Minus Three” is an Austrian-German co-production, produced by 2010 Entertainment and Giganten Film in collaboration with ORF-FFA, BR, SWR, and Arte.