City of God director Fernando Meirelles talks about his dream picture, and Brenda Blethyn explains why she's learning Arabic
In the air, Fernando
Although Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles was talking about retirement on a recent visit to London, the City of God maestro – a sprightly 54 – seems to be lining up projects to keep him busy for the foreseeable future.
He'll be shooting in London this year on a film called 360, written by Peter Morgan and based on an Arthur Schnitzler work. "It's about sexual appetite," Meirelles tells me, "about people who strive do anything to get to the top." Part-funded by BBC Films, it will have UK actors and crews.
However, first Meirelles has a segment of Rio, I Love You to film, a portmanteau movie of short love stories in which he's joining directors such as Jose Padilha and Guillermo Arriaga to capture the city he did so much...
In the air, Fernando
Although Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles was talking about retirement on a recent visit to London, the City of God maestro – a sprightly 54 – seems to be lining up projects to keep him busy for the foreseeable future.
He'll be shooting in London this year on a film called 360, written by Peter Morgan and based on an Arthur Schnitzler work. "It's about sexual appetite," Meirelles tells me, "about people who strive do anything to get to the top." Part-funded by BBC Films, it will have UK actors and crews.
However, first Meirelles has a segment of Rio, I Love You to film, a portmanteau movie of short love stories in which he's joining directors such as Jose Padilha and Guillermo Arriaga to capture the city he did so much...
- 7/17/2010
- by Jason Solomons
- The Guardian - Film News
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