Chile’s Clara Films Boards Lucia Lalor’s ‘Mam’ from Argentina’s Gale Cine (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comAnna Marie de la Fuente In more news emerging from Spain’s San Sebastian Festival, Clara Larraín’s Clara Films has boarded Lucía Lalor’s docu-fiction hybrid “Mam” from Argentina’s Gale Cine.
Described as a “thought-provoking autobiographical hybrid documentary that explores how it is to grow up with a ghost mother,” it follows a millennial in her thirties and her fantasies about her dead mother.
Said Larraín, whose company is taking a minority stake in the project: “Lucía Lalor’s storytelling is both powerful and profound, and we are proud to support her vision of portraying not only her own journey, but the imagery of a generation,” adding: “This partnership underscores our commitment to fostering diversity and originality in cinema.” “We are honored to collaborate with Clara Films on ‘Mam,’” said Luis Bustamante, CEO at Gale Cine. “Lucia Lalor is a remarkable talent and her project resonates deeply with our mission to bring impactful stories to the forefront of cinema,” he added.
With the film currently in a financing phase, the companies are aiming to start principal photography by the first semester of 2024.
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