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Miles Davis & Juliette Gréco: A Parisian Love Story
9 Oct
Summary
- Film production started in Paris with Damson Idris as Miles Davis.
- It chronicles Davis's 1949 transformative trip and romance with Gréco.
- Bill Pohlad directs, known for his Brian Wilson biopic.
The new feature film "Miles & Juliette" has commenced production in Paris, with Damson Idris cast as the legendary Miles Davis and Anamaria Vartolomei as Juliette Gréco. Bill Pohlad, acclaimed for his work on the Brian Wilson film "Love & Mercy," is directing.
The narrative centers on a 22-year-old Miles Davis during his first visit to the United States in 1949. This transformative journey led him to Paris, where he encountered and fell in love with Juliette Gréco, a rising French singer and actress.
Set against the backdrop of postwar Paris, the film will explore the bond between these two young artists before they achieved international fame. It highlights Davis's immersion in a circle of musicians, artists, and intellectuals.
The production boasts a notable cast and crew, including actors portraying jazz greats like Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Robert Glasper is on board as composer and music producer, bridging jazz, hip-hop, and R&B.
