Helen Hunt and Dustin Hoffman, have been cast in British director Peter Greenaway’s new film, which is currently filming in Lucca, Italy. The project also stars Sofia Boutella, Giacomo Gianniotti, Jonno Davies and Laura Morante.
The film, which marks Greenaway’s return to feature filmmaking since 2015, is based on his original script. It follows the story of a man planning his own death in an organized and tidy manner, aiming to leave behind as few loose ends as possible.
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The project boasts a team of executive producers, including Enrique Drescher, Daniel Fluri, Andres Kernen, Adrian Grabe, Saskia Boddeke, Ada Bonvini, Ivano Fucci, and Marc Jacobson. Greenaway, at 82, is known for his groundbreaking work in art house cinema, with notable films like «The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover» and «Drowning by Numbers.»
What is the theme of Peter Greenaway's new film?
The film explores the idea of a man planning his own death in an organized manner, questioning the necessity of death and the individual's role in decision-making.
Who else is starring in the film alongside Helen Hunt and Dustin Hoffman?
The cast includes Sofia Boutella, Giacomo Gianniotti, Jonno Davies, and Laura Morante, among others, in this