Rachel Weisz, whose latest film “Denial” was just released this Friday, doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, as per Variety, the actress is set to star and produce the film adaptation of the 2006 novel “Disobedience” written by Naomi Alderman.
The book follows the story of a young woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish home after the death of her estranged father. Her arrival causes an upheaval in the quaint community after she rekindles a repressed love with her best friend, who also happens to be her cousin’s wife.
Read More: ‘Complete Unknown’ Exclusive Clip: Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon Pretend To Lead Different Lives In Romantic Identity Drama
The drama will be directed by Sebastián Lelio, who co-wrote the script with Rebecca Lenkiewicz. “Disobedience” also marks the Chilean director’s first English-language film.
Ed Guiney will also produce via his Element Pictures banner, as well...
The book follows the story of a young woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish home after the death of her estranged father. Her arrival causes an upheaval in the quaint community after she rekindles a repressed love with her best friend, who also happens to be her cousin’s wife.
Read More: ‘Complete Unknown’ Exclusive Clip: Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon Pretend To Lead Different Lives In Romantic Identity Drama
The drama will be directed by Sebastián Lelio, who co-wrote the script with Rebecca Lenkiewicz. “Disobedience” also marks the Chilean director’s first English-language film.
Ed Guiney will also produce via his Element Pictures banner, as well...
- 10/1/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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