The Pool Films secured worldwide sales rights for Salón De Belleza, the directorial debut of Mexican actress Nathalia Acevedo, best known for Post Tenebras Lux.
The film is set in a beauty salon that becomes a refuge for the afflicted in a city ravaged by a mysterious disease. Clients linger between life and death under the fluorescent lights.
Acevedo's transition from acting to directing has drawn attention at the festival circuit. The Pool Films' backing of her debut suggests confidence in her vision, particularly with the project gaining traction at one of cinema's most prestigious markets.
The indie production company is now shopping the film to buyers worldwide. Salón De Belleza could become a festival sensation before theatrical or streaming distribution.
For Acevedo, this is a significant career move—stepping behind the camera to direct rather than perform. The premise suggests she is not interested in a cautious directorial debut. A beauty salon thriller about plague and mortality reflects her ambitions as a filmmaker.
More details about casting and production timelines are expected as the Cannes market develops.
