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Franco's New Role & Cannes Tech Glitch
16 May
Summary
- Franco announces first studio movie in a decade at Cannes.
- Cannes opener impacted by a technical glitch during screening.
- James Franco aims for a positive life amid career resurgence.
At the Cannes Film Festival, James Franco revealed his return to studio filmmaking with his first major role in ten years, expressing a commitment to living a positive life. Despite the buzz around Franco's comeback, the festival's opening film was reportedly disrupted by a technical malfunction during its screening.
Separately, Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okonedo stars in "Clarissa," a Nigerian adaptation of Virginia Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway." Directed by siblings Arie and Chuko Esiri, the film transposes the classic British novel to contemporary Lagos. Okonedo described the arduous journey of bringing the project to fruition, highlighting the difficulties of filmmaking in Nigeria and the decision to shoot on 35mm film.
The production of "Clarissa" faced numerous near-failures, with Okonedo recounting tears of joy upon its acceptance into the Cannes Film Festival. She emphasized the collaborative spirit and the unique vision of the Esiri brothers, who aimed to create a film distinct from Nollywood's typical output and to challenge Western-centric perspectives on filmmaking and audience reception.
