Antoinette in the Cévennes American version
In 2020, Laure Calamy produced one of her best film performances in Antoinette in the Cévennes, the comedy written and directed by Caroline Vignal. Nominated 8 times for the 2021 Césars, in particular for best film and best original screenplay, he then offered Laure Calamy the one for Best Actress.
A well-deserved reward for the actress, in the role of a woman who undertakes an excursion accompanied by a donkey to find her lover. A film like a travel story, funny, adventurous, moving and with a nice depth which takes place while Antonietta walks the path.
Success in France with positive reviews and more than 700,000 spectators in cinemas, Antoinette in the Cévennes it also attracted attention abroad, particularly in the United States where it was released under this title My donkey, my lover and me. Indeed, Caroline Vignal’s film and Laure Calamy’s performance had such a wonderful effect that a The American remake has just been announcedwith a star in front of the camera and a prestigious director behind it.
The Catherine Hardwicke – Toni Collette duo
Antoinette in the Cévennes The American version will be directed by Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Lords of Dogtown, Twilight, Chapter I: Fascination). Antoinette Lapouge becomes Zoe Turnerwhich will be played by Toni Collette (Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, Inheritance). The story is the same and the original screenplay by Caroline Vignal is adapted by screenwriter Olivia Hetreed (The girl with the Pearl Earring, A dress for Mrs. Harris).
In this American version, Zoe Turner is a colorful English art teacher, madly in love with Jean-Louis. When their plan for a romantic weekend fails, she is heartbroken. She then leaves to join him up to the Cévennes, accompanied by her donkey Napoleon. A journey during which, like Antoinette, Zoe will meet new people and reevaluate her choices and priorities.
Toni Collette and Catherine Hardwicke know each other well, having filmed together My best friend in 2015 and Mafia mom in 2023. Filming of this remake, titled A French pursuitit should start in spring 2024. We don’t know who will play Jean-Louis, but with this name there is a possibility that his interpreter will be French.
Source: Cine Serie
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