Leo Maidenberg’s Paris-based company Place du Marché Productions is developing a slate of French and international films and TV series with acclaimed talents, including Daphna Levin, the creator of the Israeli series “Euphoria,” as well as Sarah Kaminsky (“Raid Dingue”) and Leïla Sy (“Banlieusards”).
Maidenberg, who launched Place du Marché in 2018 after a career in diplomacy and made his producing debut with Caroline Fourest’s politically charged action film “Sisters in Arms,” has teamed with Kim Younes at Elvie Productions on a pair of high concept Israeli series.
The first title produced by the two banners is “The Truth,” a police thriller series co-written and directed by Levin, whose credits also include the original Israeli series “In Therapy.” Set in Tel Aviv, “The Truth” opens on the day of the final verdict for the most controversial murder case in Israel, 10 years after the incident which took place in a high school gym.
Maidenberg, who launched Place du Marché in 2018 after a career in diplomacy and made his producing debut with Caroline Fourest’s politically charged action film “Sisters in Arms,” has teamed with Kim Younes at Elvie Productions on a pair of high concept Israeli series.
The first title produced by the two banners is “The Truth,” a police thriller series co-written and directed by Levin, whose credits also include the original Israeli series “In Therapy.” Set in Tel Aviv, “The Truth” opens on the day of the final verdict for the most controversial murder case in Israel, 10 years after the incident which took place in a high school gym.
- 4/21/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
One week on, France’s industry is still responding to the hot-button Cesar Awards, the country’s equivalent to the Oscars.
French actor Isabelle Adjani, journalist Caroline Fourest and Rachel Khan, an actor and jurist, collectively wrote an op-ed arguing that the political undertone of some acceptance speeches made during the ceremony are breeding divisions within France.
Published in Elle magazine on Thursday, the letter — which doesn’t name anyone and maintains a fairly ideological tone — suggests that the ceremony’s political edge was detrimental to a sense of togetherness and universalism that, they argue, French cinema should promote.
“Almost everyone delivered a monologue that we expected from [them], as if it was a prerequisite to speak out about ‘our causes,’ or ‘our community,’ or ‘our followers,'” reads the op-ed. “As if it has become impossible to find words that speak to everyone. As if cinema can no longer unite.
French actor Isabelle Adjani, journalist Caroline Fourest and Rachel Khan, an actor and jurist, collectively wrote an op-ed arguing that the political undertone of some acceptance speeches made during the ceremony are breeding divisions within France.
Published in Elle magazine on Thursday, the letter — which doesn’t name anyone and maintains a fairly ideological tone — suggests that the ceremony’s political edge was detrimental to a sense of togetherness and universalism that, they argue, French cinema should promote.
“Almost everyone delivered a monologue that we expected from [them], as if it was a prerequisite to speak out about ‘our causes,’ or ‘our community,’ or ‘our followers,'” reads the op-ed. “As if it has become impossible to find words that speak to everyone. As if cinema can no longer unite.
- 3/19/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Members of the French film industry have been paying warm tribute to Samuel Hadida, the co-founder of Metropolitan FilmExport, who died suddenly in Los Angeles on Monday.
Hadida was not only one of France’s most respected and successful distributors; he was also loved by the independent film community and boasted strong relationships with major film groups such as Lionsgate, DreamWorks, Nu Image, Constantin Film and FilmNation.
“What a shock!” tweeted Stephane Celerier, a fellow French distributor who founded of Mars Films. “I just learned of the sudden demise of Samuel Hadida. Huge movie man. Great enthusiast. Infinite respect for this life out of the ordinary.”
Quel choc ! Je viens d’apprendre la disparition soudaine de Samuel Hadida. Immense homme de cinéma. Formidable passionné. Infini respect pour cette vie hors du commun. pic.twitter.com/8PCCuMX1XX
— Stephane Celerier (@stephanecel) November 27, 2018
Born in Morocco, Hadida and his brother Victor have...
Hadida was not only one of France’s most respected and successful distributors; he was also loved by the independent film community and boasted strong relationships with major film groups such as Lionsgate, DreamWorks, Nu Image, Constantin Film and FilmNation.
“What a shock!” tweeted Stephane Celerier, a fellow French distributor who founded of Mars Films. “I just learned of the sudden demise of Samuel Hadida. Huge movie man. Great enthusiast. Infinite respect for this life out of the ordinary.”
Quel choc ! Je viens d’apprendre la disparition soudaine de Samuel Hadida. Immense homme de cinéma. Formidable passionné. Infini respect pour cette vie hors du commun. pic.twitter.com/8PCCuMX1XX
— Stephane Celerier (@stephanecel) November 27, 2018
Born in Morocco, Hadida and his brother Victor have...
- 11/28/2018
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
France is set to get three new Imax theaters after Imax Corp struck a deal with French exhibitor CinéAlpes. The move will see screens erected in the cities of Tours, Quetigny and Aubière in central France. The move will mean that France has 24 Imax theaters with 17 currently open and seven set to open. “CinéAlpes shares our passion for delivering premium entertainment experiences as evidenced by their commitment to our Imax with Laser experience. We are delighted to welcome them as our newest partner in France and together look forward to introducing Imax to new cities in the country – particularly in Central France,” said Imax CEO Richard Gelfond. “More and more moviegoers in France are choosing Imax as their preferred way to experience blockbusters, where in the last year alone we have increased our box office in the market by 85%. We continue to build on this success with the recent opening...
- 5/11/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Film currently shooting in Morocco.
Sierra/Affinity has launched sales in Cannes on the action film Red Snake featuring a female-led cast.
Caroline Fourest has begun filming in Morroco from her screenplay and Dilan Gwyn stars alongside Camelia Jordana, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, Maya Sansa, Noush Skaugen, Nanna Blondell and Mark Ryder.
Inspired by true events, Red Snake follows the story of Zara, a young Yazidi woman who is kidnapped and held captive by a ruthless commander.
When she finally escapes, she joins a group of female warriors determined to fight back. Although they hail from different backgrounds, the women...
Sierra/Affinity has launched sales in Cannes on the action film Red Snake featuring a female-led cast.
Caroline Fourest has begun filming in Morroco from her screenplay and Dilan Gwyn stars alongside Camelia Jordana, Amira Casar, Esther Garrel, Maya Sansa, Noush Skaugen, Nanna Blondell and Mark Ryder.
Inspired by true events, Red Snake follows the story of Zara, a young Yazidi woman who is kidnapped and held captive by a ruthless commander.
When she finally escapes, she joins a group of female warriors determined to fight back. Although they hail from different backgrounds, the women...
- 5/11/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Leading Hollywood-based sales and finance agency, Sierra/Affinity has begun international sales for action film “Red Snake,” at the Cannes Film Market. The film is directed by Caroline Fourest and features a predominantly female cast.
The cast includes Dilan Gwyn, Cesar Award winner Camelia Jordana (“Le Brio”), Amira Casar (“Call Me by Your Name”), Esther Garrel (“Call Me by Your Name”), Maya Sansa (“Italian Romance”), Noush Skaugen (“The Conjouring 2”), Nanna Blondell (“Hassel”) and Mark Ryder (“Borgia”).
Inspired by true events, “Red Snake” follows the story of Zara, a young Yazidi woman who is kidnapped and held captive by a ruthless commander. When she finally escapes, she joins a powerful group of female warriors determined to fight back. Although they hail from different backgrounds, the women all share a troubled past that fuels their urge to accomplish the goal of bringing down Isis (aka Islamic State).
Producers include Samuel Hadida via his Davis Films label,...
The cast includes Dilan Gwyn, Cesar Award winner Camelia Jordana (“Le Brio”), Amira Casar (“Call Me by Your Name”), Esther Garrel (“Call Me by Your Name”), Maya Sansa (“Italian Romance”), Noush Skaugen (“The Conjouring 2”), Nanna Blondell (“Hassel”) and Mark Ryder (“Borgia”).
Inspired by true events, “Red Snake” follows the story of Zara, a young Yazidi woman who is kidnapped and held captive by a ruthless commander. When she finally escapes, she joins a powerful group of female warriors determined to fight back. Although they hail from different backgrounds, the women all share a troubled past that fuels their urge to accomplish the goal of bringing down Isis (aka Islamic State).
Producers include Samuel Hadida via his Davis Films label,...
- 5/11/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Jeannette Bougrab, wife of late Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane Charbonnier, has spoken out in an emotional new interview with MSNBC’s Ronan Farrow.
“I don’t sleep. I dont eat. I just drink some water. I try… I would like to die sometime,” Bougrab said as she opened up about her husband’s violent death at the hands of terrorists. “When I heard some news, I tried calling him but it didn’t understand [sic] — he didn’t answer me and he answers immediately when I call him usually and I don’t understand,” she said.
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“I don’t sleep. I dont eat. I just drink some water. I try… I would like to die sometime,” Bougrab said as she opened up about her husband’s violent death at the hands of terrorists. “When I heard some news, I tried calling him but it didn’t understand [sic] — he didn’t answer me and he answers immediately when I call him usually and I don’t understand,” she said.
Also Read: ‘The View’ Panel...
- 1/13/2015
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
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