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Kalki Films in Tiny French Village of 80
28 Nov
Summary
- Kalki Koechlin stars in international debut film 'Her Song'.
- The film was shot in a French village with only 80 residents.
- Nearly every villager participated as extras in the film.
Kalki Koechlin's first international film, 'Her Song,' is a unique dramedy filmed in a secluded French village with a population of just 80 people. The actress plays a French-American author whose writing journey parallels her grandmother's past experiences during historical events. The film's production uniquely involved almost every member of the village, turning their community into the backdrop and cast.
The movie's narrative cleverly weaves together historical echoes of the Nazi invasion of Paris with the present-day COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting recurring patterns in time. Koechlin, fluent in French but new to acting in the language, dedicated significant effort to perfecting her dialogue. She also adapted to speaking with an American accent for her role, supported by the American production crew.
Executive produced by the esteemed James Ivory, 'Her Song' is the directorial debut for John M. Keller. The film, which also features Elea Clair and Julien Jacob, is currently seeking distribution on streaming platforms, aiming for a release that bypasses traditional cinematic channels. The production team expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic cooperation from the small village community.
