Strand Releasing Picks Up North American Rights to The Daughters of Abraham
Strand Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to Hanaël El Yousfi's film after its TIFF premiere, with a 2027 release planned.
Strand Releasing has acquired North American distribution rights to Hanaël El Yousfi's The Daughters of Abraham, the company announced. The deal follows the film's international premiere in the Discovery section at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, according to Deadline.
Strand Releasing plans to release the film in North America in 2027. The acquisition was brokered by Alice Lesort, Head of International Sales at Losange Films, with Marcus Hu and Jon Gerrans of Strand Releasing.
El Yousfi directed and wrote the film, with Raphaël Chevènement and Mia Grace Brown credited as co-writers. Charles Gillibert produced for CG Cinéma. The cast includes Mélissa Guers, Ava Baya and Gabriella Cohen.
Festival run before the deal
Before its TIFF international premiere, The Daughters of Abraham won the Audience Award and a Special Prize for the cast at France's Angoulême Francophone Film Festival. The film will open in France on December 30, and an upcoming Latin American premiere is set for the Sao Paulo Film Festival.
Quick answers
When will The Daughters of Abraham be released in North America?
Strand Releasing plans to release the film in North America in 2027.
When does The Daughters of Abraham open in France?
The film opens in France on December 30.
Where did The Daughters of Abraham premiere internationally?
It had its international premiere in the Discovery section at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.