Olive Nwosu’s Sundance-Winning Debut Feature ‘Lady’ Acquired by Cohen for U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

May 13, 2026 5:05am PT Olive Nwosu’s Sundance-Winning Debut Feature ‘Lady’ Acquired by Cohen for U.S. (EXCLUSIVE)

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Cohen Media Group has bought U.S. distribution rights to “Lady,” the debut feature from Nigerian-born writer-director Olive Nwosu, being sold by HanWay Films.

The acquisition follows the film’s world premiere in the World Dramatic Cinema Competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Award for best ensemble cast, and its European premiere at the 2026 Berlinale.

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