‘Anna’: First Look At Maxine Peake As Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Film Bridge Takes Over Sales
Ellen Wander’s Film Bridge International has newly taken over sales duties from Luminosity due to what was described to us as a “change in the film’s financial structure”., will tell the story of world-renowned journalist and human rights activist Politkovskaya, who went from being a local print journalist to braving the Chechen killing fields and exposing Russian state corruption under Vladimir Putin.
Good Films Collective has teamed with Burbank-based Rolling Pictures on the production led by producers Miriam Segal and Mark Maxey. Executive producers are Rick Crumly and Stefanie Scott. Pic is shooting entirely on location in Latvia, and co-producers are Forma Pro Films. The movie is due to wrap in February, 2023.
Miriam Segal said: “Making this important film couldn’t come at a more appropriate time in history, given world events. Its relevance and significance show the cultural power of filmmaking. We have gathered an amazingly talented and acclaimed cast and an award-winning director, and we feel sure that we’re making something that pays fitting tribute to Anna and her courage.
Film Bridge International’s Ellen Wander added: “This is a universally important story. We are confident that the production team and actors will deliver a brilliant film with rich and vibrant production values. We will introduce first look footage from ‘Anna’ at the upcoming Berlinale.” Maxine Peake is represented by Maison 2. Ciaran Hinds is repped by Dalzell and Beresford and CAA. Jason Isaacs is repped by Independent Talent Group, Gersh, and Silver Lining Entertainment. Naomi Battrick is repped by Curtis Brown and Magnolia Entertainment. James Strong is repped by United Agents, CAA, and Grandview. Eric Poppen is repped by BayShore Films & Management.
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