Ritesh Sharma
Petra Volpe has revived her next directorial project! The Cinemaholic has learned that the ‘Late Shift’ director is working on a film titled ‘Frank & Louis,’ which will be shooting in the UK later this year as a Swiss-UK co-production. Volpe wrote the screenplay with Esther Bernstorff. The project was originally announced in May 2022 with Laurence Fishburne and Clifton Collins Jr., who no longer appear to be attached to the movie. The casting of the movie is still in progress.
‘Frank & Louis’ follows a long-term prisoner who takes on a job caring for aging and infirm inmates suffering from memory loss diseases. Initially, he views the role as merely a means to improve his chances for parole, but over time, his perspective shifts. What begins as just another task in his sentence evolves into something deeply personal. As he forms bonds and takes on new responsibilities, he undergoes a profound emotional transformation. In the midst of an unforgiving environment, he discovers an unexpected connection that offers him a rare chance at redemption.
Volpe’s latest feature ‘Late Shift ‘ recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. She has previously directed films such as ‘The Divine Order’ and ‘Dreamland.’ Her filmmaking portfolio also includes TV movies like ‘Frühling im Herbst,’ ‘Kleine Fische,’ and ‘Schönes Wochenende.’
The United Kingdom continues to be a vibrant film and television production hub this year. In the region, new seasons of popular shows like ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Slow Horses’ are being filmed, bringing fresh stories to the screen. The filming of Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man’ is also progressing in the UK.
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