‘Modi’ Producer Barry Navidi on His Journey From Tehran to Tinseltown and Johnny Depp’s Comeback: ‘It’s Just a Matter of Time’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran For producer Barry Navidi, Johnny Depp‘s directorial comeback “Modi, Three Days on the Wing of Madness” marks a full-circle moment in an unconventional career.
Navidi’s first time working with Depp nearly 30 years ago on the 1995 project “Divine Rapture” ended in disappointment when the production was shelved.
But on Tuesday, the two will celebrate a high with the world premiere of “Modi” at San Sebastian Film Festival. Set in war-torn Paris in 1916, “Modi” follows 72 turbulent hours in the life of bohemian artist Amedeo Modigliani (Riccardo Scamarcio).
Fleeing the police and contemplating leaving the city, Modi is convinced to stay by his fellow artists. After a night of hallucinations, he encounters American collector Maurice Gangnat (Pacino), who could change his life forever.
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