Alta places wager on P la Iglesia's 'Luck'

MADRID -- Leading The the spanish language language arthouse distributor Alta Films has already established theatrical and home theatre rights to Alex p la Iglesia's satirical drama ''La chispa p la vida'' (As Luck Might say), toplining Salma Hayek. Hayek plays the loving wife from the out-of-work publicist -- limned through the the spanish language language TV star Jose Mota -- whose luck seems to change when he impails his mind around the nail in the Roman amphitheater, and sees the chance to monetize the accident. Pic is founded on a script by U.S. film author and producer Randy Feldman (''Tango and Cash''), which is produced through the the spanish language language shingle Trivision and NY-based Double Nickel. ''Luck'' was produced by former Electricity Comics prexy Jenette Kahn and ex-Film Corp.'s Adam Richman, professional producers on ''Gran Torino.'' They take professional producer credits on ''Luck'' alongside Spain's Andres Vicente Gomez. P la Iglesia's follow-as much as tragicomedy ''Last Circus,'' which needed script and pointing honours at Venice a year ago, ''Luck'' bows 12 ,. 2 within the the spanish language language theaters. With ''Luck,'' Alta continues its fruitful relationship wealthy in-profile local or worldwide helmers produced through the the spanish language language companies. Throughout the initial half of year, backed by standout performances of Woodsy Allen's ''Midnight in Paris'' (which made Euros5.7 million/$7.5 million) and Iciar Bollain's ''Even the Rain'' ($5.millions of), Alta increased being the next finest-grossing indie distributor within the The the spanish language language box office. According to Spain's ICAA film institute, Alta cumed through June 30 a great $18.22 million, only surpassed, among indies, by mainstream distribberies Aurum Producciones and DeAPlaneta. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com