‘Emily in Paris’ Star Camille Razat, Elsa Zylberstein, Lyna Khoudri to Lead WWII Drama From ‘Papicha’ Helmer Mounia Meddour (EXCLUSIVE)

In a World War II-set romance drama, the actresses Camille Razat (known for “Emily in Paris”), Elsa Zylberstein (“Simone: Woman of the Century”), and Lyna Khoudri (“The Three Musketeers”) will take on lead roles. This captivating production is being directed by Mounia Meddour, who previously helmed “Papicha”.

The film was created by Vanessa Djian at Daï Daï Films, a subsidiary of Newen Studios, and jointly produced by Genevieve Lemal at Scope in Belgium, as well as Bidibul in Luxembourg. Eric Jollant serves as the executive producer. Wild Bunch Distribution will manage its release in theaters across France.

An as-yet-unnamed film, with its specific plot details still undisclosed, is inspired by a play written by Jean-Philippe Daguerre (“Le milieu de l’horizon”) and penned by Joanne Diger. This movie centers on a love story that unfolds amidst the historical backdrop of Paris’s liberation in 1944, which symbolized the end of Nazi control over the French capital.

Previously, Djian was involved with the production of “Farewell, Mr. Haffmann,” a movie set against the backdrop of World War II, during Nazi occupation in Paris. At a later point, a male actor will be added to the cast, playing a significant role in the film. Additionally, Pablo Pauly is set to appear. The filming is scheduled to commence in France on May 26.

In a new collaboration, Djian is teaming up with Meddour for the first time on this project. Notably, the producer has been actively working with several gifted female filmmakers, such as Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who they previously partnered with on her 2019 movie “Nevada,” starring Matthias Schoenaerts. This producer is also known for co-founding a Paris-based sorority club for women in the industry called Girls Supports Girls.

In her initial appearance on the big screen, Meddour introduced “Papicha”, a movie that was based in Algeria and portrayed defiant young women standing firm against fundamentalism. This film made its grand entrance at the Cannes Film Festival and eventually garnered Cesar Awards for Best First Film and Best New Actress, Khoudri, who was also the lead actress in Meddour’s subsequent production, “Houria.

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2025-01-16 19:46