Shooting began last Monday for Maria, Jessica Palud's second feature film after Back Home [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Anamaria Vartolomei
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Also in the cast are Marie Gillain (nominated for a César in 1998 and 2012 for Best Actress, still in French cinemas for Big Kids [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Erwan Le Duc
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intervista: Martin Provost
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Adapted by Jessica Palud and Laurette Polmanss (nominated for a 2016 Lumière for Best Screenplay for Summertime [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Catherine Corsini
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Maria was produced by Marielle Duigou for Fin Août Productions (already a partner in the director's first feature), and is coproduced by Orange Studio who will handle international sales. Pre-acquired by OCS and Ciné+, the feature is also supported by the Brittany region and Sofica Cofimage. Shooting began in Paris and will continue in Brittany with Sébastien Buchmann (nominated for a Lumière 2023 award for The Passengers of the Night [+leggi anche:
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intervista: Mikhaël Hers
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