First clapperboard on 6 November for No Way Back, the first feature as director from Nathalie Najem, better known as a screenwriter (of Wild Life [+lee también:
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Zita Hanrot (2016 Best Newcomer César for Fatima [+lee también:
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Written by Nathalie Najem in collaboration with Mariette Désert (nominated for the 2014 Best Original Screenplay César for Suzanne [+lee también:
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Produced by Agnès Vallée and Emmanuel Barraux for 31 Juin Films, No Way Back has been pre-bought by Canal+ and Ciné+. The feature also benefits from the support of the South region (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) and of Sofica Cinémage and Cofimage. The 28 shooting days will take place in Nice, Gênes, Vintimille and Toulon with Justine Bourgade as DoP and will conclude on 13 December. The release in French cinemas will be handled by Paname Distribution and international sales by Indie Sales.

As a reminder, 31 Juin Films currently has Thomas Lilti’s A Real Job [+lee también:
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