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Film Assistant's Obsession With Star Actor Fuels Mystery
24 Sep
Summary
- An assistant becomes entangled with a legendary actress accused of murder.
- The film explores themes of dependency and power dynamics in relationships.
- Project emphasizes international co-production, seeking French and Belgian partners.
Miguel Machetti's feature project, "Copy," is currently in development, focusing on Ramón, a film assistant reeling from a breakup. He becomes crucial to Camille de Valois, an iconic French actress returning to cinema after a two-decade absence following a murder accusation. The film delves into the extraordinary within everyday life, examining the complex relationship dynamics that arise when personal struggles intersect with celebrity and potential crime.
Ramón's obsession with Camille's attention overshadows the legal drama surrounding her. Director Machetti highlights how the recognition and dependence from the world's most famous person make other concerns fade. This theme of dependency resonated with producers Ángeles L. Guerrero and Tina V. Mollá of Gelatina Películas, who see "Copy" as a story about universal toxic relationships.
The project, selected for ECAM's Incubator and presented at ECAM Forum, is now nearing final development stages. International co-production, particularly with France and Belgium, is a priority. The filmmakers intend for the casting—an established French or Italian actress as Camille opposite a less-known actor as Ramón—to mirror the film's central dynamic, blurring fiction and reality.
