SND has hit “The Braid,” a bestselling adaptation of Laetitia Colombani and currently filming in Italy, Canada and India with Kim Raver (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Fotini Peluso (“Romanzo famigliare”), and Mia Maelzer (“Beyond”). the Clouds”).
Columbani is directing the film based on her book, which has sold more than two million copies worldwide and has been translated into 40 languages. Curiosa Films by Olivier Delbosc, whose credits include “Stars at Noon” and “Lost Illusions” by Claire Denis, and Moana Films by Marc Missonnier (“The Odyssey”) is producing the film with SND, Canada’s Forum Films and Italy’s Indigo Film. . SND will handle worldwide sales and French distribution. The MK2 Mile End is set to handle the Canadian distribution.
The film begins in India, where Smita (Maleser) dreams of educating her young daughter and will do her best to make it happen, including leaving everything she knows in search of a better future. Meanwhile, in Italy, Julia (Peloso) works in her father’s wig workshop and discovers that the family business is bankrupt after an accident. In Canada, Sarah (Raver) is a talented lawyer who is about to become the head of the law firm when she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Although they have never met, Smita, Julia and Sarah are related to something intimate and unique.
Filmed on three continents, in Hindi, Italian and English, this ambitious film will embrace the global echo of these three women striving for hope and emulate the success of a global bestseller,” said Ramy Nahas, Head of International Distribution at SND. . Nahas added that the film “will give a face to these women who have enriched millions of readers.”
Speaking of the cast, Messonnier said, “Each actress brings charisma and energy to characters who are layered and adorable.”
“From an authentic Indian country house and majestic Hindu temple, to the beautiful landscapes of Italy and to Montreal’s urban vistas and its magnificent glass buildings, the project will take the audience on an inspiring journey,” Messonnier added.
Colombani previously directed “Mes stars et moi” with Catherine Deneuve, Cad Murat and Emmanuel Biart; and “A la folie… pas du tout” with Audrey Tautou (“Amelie Poulain”).
The film, whose main cast includes Ludovico Einaudi, the composer of the Oscar-winning films “Nomadland” and “The Father”, will be delivered during the first half of 2003. SND will present the project to buyers in Cannes.
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