Picture Tree Intl. has acquired international sales rights for “Prank,” a family adventure-comedy directed by Benjamin Heisenberg (“The Robber”), who co-wrote the script with Peer Klehmet (“The Famous Five”).

Pti will present the film as a market premiere at the European Film Market in Berlin ahead of its German release this spring.

“Prank” follows 12-year-old Lucas Roosen and his Chinese exchange student Xi Zhou (Max Zheng), whose seemingly innocent April Fool’s prank spirals out of control. What begins as a harmless joke evolves into a chaotic adventure, drawing in a cast of misfit characters, including gangsters and bumbling police officers.

Leading the cast is Noèl Gabriel Kipp as Lucas, a mischievous yet endearing protagonist. Joining him is Max Zheng as Xi Zhou. The ensemble also includes Laura Tonke, Cedric Eich, Jana McKinnon, and Lukas Miko.

“ ‘Prank’ is a lively and heartwarming screwball comedy, showcasing Benjamin Heisenberg’s knack for combining humor and depth,...