'Polisse' posts strong French box office

'Polisse'Competing against heavyweights like "The AssistanceInch and "The Adventures of Tintin" within the French box office getting a nearby pic about cops your son or daughter-protection agency can happen as being a bad marketing decision, but that's just what actress-switched-helmer Maiwenn attracted offered by "Polisse."Produced by Alain Attal's Ces Productions du Tresor getting a $7 million budget, "Polisse" was released on March. 19 and continued to be on top in the box office for just two days, grossing a 8.millions of ($11.millions of) through November. 2. Mars Distribution released the pic on 400 prints it bending its first-week gross within the second sesh."We didn't expect 'Polisse' being this kind of mainstream hit in France, but we have got a sign it may be very common as we observed the enthusiasm of local audiences who've been attending premieres throughout France," Attal states.Provided by Wild Bunch worldwide, the film remains acquired by Sundance Selects inside the U.S., too just like other major areas. "Polisse" also presold to Canal Plus and Franco-German internet Arte, and was acquired by commercial internet M6. Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com