Hollywood Reporter

October 28, 2005

'Fragile' falls into U.S. via Bauer deal

By Nicole Sperling

Bauer Martinez Distribution announced Thursday the acquisition of U.S. distribution rights to the Filmax Entertainment film "Fragile," a thriller starring Calista Flockhart and directed by Jaume Balaguero. The film, produced by Julio Fernandez and Just Films, opened this month in Spain.

" 'Fragile' is a scary, well-done horror movie," said Bauer Martinez CEO Philippe Martinez, who made a splash in Hollywood last month after acquiring David Ayer's film "Harsh Times" at the Toronto International Film Festival. "We're thrilled to be in business with a strong company like Filmax, whose high-quality horror movies fit perfectly with our strategy."

The deal was closed by Martinez and Antonia Nava with the help of ICM, who represented Filmax on the deal.

"Fragile" centers on an American nurse (Flockhart) who works at a rundown British children's hospital that's haunted by a former patient who tries to keep current patients from leaving alive.

Balaguero ("Darkness") wrote the script along with Jordi Galceran.