Pieces of a Foreign Life: Shooting Has Kicked Off in Bordeaux

A New Film by Gaya Jiji Starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi

French filmmaker Gaya Jiji’s new film, Pieces of a Foreign Life (L’Etrangère), has commenced shooting in Bordeaux, with Cannes best actress winner Zar Amir Ebrahimi starring as a Syrian woman seeking freedom and a new life in France.

Ebrahimi, who won Cannes’ best actress prize in 2022 for Ali Abbasi’s Holy Spider, plays a woman who flees war-torn Syria, leaving her son and husband behind, and ends up seeking asylum in Bordeaux. Alexis Manenti co-stars as the French lawyer who helps her rebuild her life, and with whom she forms an unexpected relationship.

The Film’s Storyline

The film follows Jiji’s new project, which she co-wrote with Sarah Angelina and reteams with Gloria Films and TS Productions. Tandem Films will release Pieces of a Foreign Life in France.

France tv Distribution’s Take

France tv distribution’s VP of international cinema sales Alexandre René and SVP of international sales Julia Schulte described the film as “a luminous story of a woman rebuilding her life on foreign soil, driven by a deep desire to heal, live, and rediscover intimacy after the trauma of war” that offers “a fresh perspective on the Middle East.”.

Conclusion

The film’s production is expected to be a highly anticipated one, with many already expressing interest in the project. Fans and film enthusiasts can look forward to the release of Pieces of a Foreign Life, which promises to be a powerful and emotional cinematic experience.

FAQs

* When is the release date of the film?
+ The release date is yet to be announced.
* Who stars in the film?
+ Zar Amir Ebrahimi, Alexandra Manenti
* Who is the director of the film?
+ Gaya Jiji
* What is the film about?
+ A Syrian woman’s journey to rebuild her life and find a new sense of purpose and belonging in France.