As a seasoned film enthusiast who has traversed the globe attending countless premieres and festivals, I must say that the upcoming adaptation of Elif Shafak’s “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World” promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience. The fusion of ISB Films’ international outlook and Limon Film’s deep understanding of Turkish culture is a rare and exciting collaboration that I eagerly anticipate.
Elif Shafak’s acclaimed novel, “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World,” which delves into the lives of Istanbul’s sex workers, is being transformed into a movie by ISB Films, based in Madrid, and Turkey’s Limon Film.
Shafak, Turkey’s best-known female author with a prolific literary career, is recognized for her extensive collection of over a dozen novels that have been translated into fifty different languages. These works frequently explore topics such as human rights, free speech, and personal identity. “10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World” marks the first of her novels to be transformed into a full-length film.
Approximately thirteen years ago, she emigrated from Turkey to the U.K., following the controversy surrounding her book “The Bastard of Istanbul,” which explored the mass killings of Armenians during the late Ottoman Empire, resulting in her being charged with “insulting Turkish identity.” However, she was eventually found not guilty.
Shafak’s groundbreaking novel “10 Minutes 38 Seconds” is inspired by scientific findings suggesting our brains can stay active beyond ten minutes after death. It’s the tale of Leila, or “Tequila Leila,” a sex worker in Istanbul who meets an untimely end at the beginning of the story. As her brain continues to function post-death, she experiences a sequence of memories and flashbacks. Intertwined within the narrative are recollections of five dear friends who had come to serve as her makeshift family after her father, growing more religious, disowned her.
ISB Films is a freshly launched production and funding company that broke off independently from Madrid-based International Sports Broadcasting, known for broadcasting and distributing live sports events such as the Olympics. Led by American producer Paul Miller, who previously served as the head of finance at Doha Film Institute, this company has been involved in productions like “Snow Angels” directed by David Gordon Green, “A Love Song for Bobby Long” featuring John Travolta, and most recently, the Saudi Arabian drama “Norah”, which was the first film from the country to qualify for the official selection at Cannes.
Other film projects underway at ISB Films, led by Lone Scherfig, are “The Storyteller” and the chilling Cold War drama titled “The Winter of the Crow,” which is soon to be filmed in Poland and stars Lesley Manville, known for her role in “The Crown.
Limon Film’s portfolio encompasses “Avlu,” a well-known Turkish adaptation of the successful Australian drama “Wentworth” by Fremantle, originally from Australia. This production is exclusive to Netflix Turkey and is based within a women’s prison in Istanbul.
Ursula Romero, CEO of ISB Films, expressed her enthusiasm about merging our global perspective and financial capabilities with Limon’s deep understanding of Turkish culture and manufacturing. This collaboration is expected to produce a distinctive blend of creative ideas that will significantly enhance the adaptation of Shafak’s work.
Miller, overseeing the unusual partnership in cinema between Europe and Turkey, is actively seeking a talented screenwriter to adapt “10 Minutes 38 Seconds” into a feature film.
Speaking about the upcoming partnership with ISB Films, Hayri Aslan, CEO of Commented Limon, expressed his excitement for a fruitful cooperation that he believes will lead to the creation of an exceptional and thriving movie.
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2024-11-18 18:17