The Slow Joe biopic, a much-anticipated piece by Hazelnut Media’s co-CEOs Isabella Sreyashii Sen and Olivier Dock, has been boosted significantly by the recent involvement of renowned French actress Sandrine Bonnaire. Her collaboration with iconic actor Jackie Shroff adds new dimensions to the captivating journey through the life of Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha (Slow Joe).
Sandrine Bonnaire directs Jackie Shroff in the role of Slow Joe
Sen and Dock said in a joint statement, “We are very excited about bringing this international story of hope to life on screen with Sandrine and Jackie.”
Bonnaire’s direction combined with Shroff’s enigmatic performance will produce an emotionally charged representation of Slow Joe’s extraordinary life history. Born in Mumbai, Slow Joe is known internationally; hence he is best suited as a subject for this Singapore-France-India coproduction.
Jackie Shroff enthused: “I am thrilled that Sandrine Bonnaire has agreed to direct slow joe. The film will undoubtedly take off due to her exceptional talent artistically and otherwise no doubt. It is honor working with such a celebrated director and I am looking forward to telling the world about slow joe.”
“I cannot wait for us to start filming,” said Bonnaire. “This movie boasts great actors!”
It is a significant milestone in his illustrious career for Jackie to be teaming up with Sandrine Bonnaire as he takes on his first role as the lead protagonist in Slow Joe; it is also indicative of how he continues pushing his boundaries as an actor. And so, it begins – Jacqueline embarks on another sentimental journey through movie making that will leave an indelible mark on cinema today.
