Netflix, sued for 105 million dollars after the disappearance of a copy of the movie "Fortitude," starring Nicolas Cage

The producers of the spy thriller "Fortitude," starring Nicolas Cage, have sued Netflix after a copy of the film went missing from the company's office in Los Angeles.

According to the lawsuit, the master copy of the film was delivered to the platform in June for an internal screening, in the context of negotiations regarding the acquisition of distribution rights. A few days after delivery, Netflix informed the producers that the hard drive containing the film was among several devices stolen from the company's headquarters. The producers accuse Netflix of failing to adequately protect the film's copy and of reacting late after the theft, claiming that the incident caused significant losses and led to the suspension of international distribution plans and the launch campaign.

Netflix contests the allegations, stating that it does not take responsibility for the claimed losses, as the film was delivered without "adequate guarantees." The company claims that it has initiated an internal investigation, supported the production team, and is monitoring piracy platforms to prevent any potential illegal distribution of the film.

"Fortitude," inspired by a disinformation operation from World War II, was made over seven years, with a budget of over 45 million dollars, and also stars Ben Kingsley, Michael Sheen, and Ron Perlman.