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Modigliani
a new motion picture Drama/Comedy exploring 48 hours in the life of the great artist Modigliani Drama/Comedy set in Paris 1916 Screenplay – Jerzy Kromolowski & Mary Olson-Kromolowski Based on the play ‘Modigliani’ by Dennis McIntyre Paris, 1916, in the midst of WWI – the Italian born painter and sculptor Amedeo Modigliani considers himself a commercial and critical failure. One evening in a fashionable restaurant his frustrations erupt into scandalous behavior and costly damage to the premises. Suddenly he finds himself on the run from the police. Aided by his talented but quixotic friends, Maurice Utrillo and Chaim Soutine, he intends to escape the city. He seeks funds from his…
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
The foundations of the earth were laid bare by the Gods who, in their anger, destroyed the people of the Earth. Afterwards, mankind was created anew, with a King created by the gods to lead them. That King is Gilgamesh. His kingdom is Uruk. Possessed of superhuman strength and great genius, none are superior to him. And none can refuse him. In the ancient city of Uruk, the tyrannical King Gilgamesh tramples citizens “like a wild bull.” The gods send an untamed man named Enkidu to control the ruthless King, but after fighting, Enkidu and Gilgamesh become great friends and embark on a series of adventures. They kill fearsome creatures…
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Seeking Paradise
The life story of Mata Hari Genre: Thriller/suspense Producers: Beni Atoori Director: Roland Joffe Writers: Roland Joffe & Beni Atoori Cast: TBD Principal Photography Fall 2023
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Dali
A chronicle of the life of surrealist painter Salvador Dali, with a focus on his success in America and his later misfortunes. Producers: Beni Atoori, Janie Boisclair, Jib Polhemus, Simon West Director: TBD Writer: Jeremy Walters Antonio Bandaras as Dali Principal Photography Summer 2023
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Gershwin
A look into the life of the greatest all-Americana composer and pianist. His life, legacy, psyche and of the illegitimate son he cared for. Producer: Beni Atoori Writer: Beni Atoori Principal Photography Spring 2023
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Stompanato
Genre: Gangster / Hollywood Producers: Beni Atoori, Beau Flynn, Erwin Stoff, Kevin Turen, Tripp Vinson, Henry Winterstern Director: TBD Writer: Sebastian Gutierrez, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples, Howard A. Rodman Cast: TBD Principal Photography Summer 2023 Lana Turner and Johnny were sweethearts–until the day in 1958 when the screen queen’s daughter, Cheryl, stabbed the hot-tempered gangland figure before he could make an exit from her mom’s Beverly Hills bedroom.
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King Lear
Lear, the ageing King, wants to abdicate, dividing up his kingdom between his three daughters, Goneril, Regan and Cordelia, the youngest and his favourite. He will apportion it, he announces, in proportion to how much each daughter says she loves him. Whilst his two elder daughters eagerly toady to him, his one loving daughter, Cordelia refuses play along with this foolish charade. In a rage, Lear exiles her with his most loyal aide, Kent, who dares to take her side. This foolish move works against Lear as his two remaining daughters cruelly and gradually strip him of his possessions and his honour. It leads to Lear’s downfall and descent into…
