Berlinale Title ‘Light Pillar’ Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the animated film 'Light Pillar,' directed by Xu Zao. The film, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, features a mix of hand-drawn animation and live-action sequences. It tells the story of a janitor who escapes into a virtual world, exploring themes of romance and dreams of space travel.
- ▪'Light Pillar' is the debut feature of Chinese director Xu Zao.
- ▪The film will receive a theatrical release in the U.S. early next year.
- ▪It combines hand-drawn animation with live-action sequences, featuring actor Da Peng.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 18, 2026 12:00am PT Berlinale Title ‘Light Pillar’ Acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for U.S. Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest From TikTok to Cannes: How ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Made Nepal’s Historic Un Certain Regard Breakthrough 31 minutes ago Circle, Onassis ONX Launch XR Program, Name Emmy Winner Katerina Cizek Head of Studies (EXCLUSIVE) 41 minutes ago Korea Box Office: Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Dominates Weekend with Over 50% Market Share 1 hour ago See All Greenwich Entertainment Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. distribution rights to “Light Pillar,” the debut feature from Chinese director and screenwriter Xu Zao.
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