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StudioCanal brings Josephine Baker biopic to international buyers
Reported by Blex Media · Nov 11, 2026
StudioCanal and Bien ou Bien Productions unveiled the first image of FKA Twigs portraying Josephine Baker in Maïmouna Doucouré’s biopic at the American Film Market. StudioCanal is handling worldwide sales and plans theatrical distribution across territories including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.
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The project connects a Black filmmaker and recording artist with an international sales operation and an established theatrical distribution footprint. Support from Baker’s family adds estate participation to the creative network, although the article does not disclose rights ownership or financial terms.
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