Description: A biopic on American-born French icon Josephine Baker, showcasing her journey as a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist who found freedom and fame in Paris.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 11-10-22
Produced By: Anna Marsh, Francois Mergier, Antoine Morand, Zangro
Writer: Olivier Lorelle
Writer/Director: Maïmouna Doucouré
Contact: contact@bienoubienproductions.fr, +33 5 47 29 89 54
Location: United Kingdom
Production Companies: CPB FILMS – distribution@cpbfilms.com, +33 1 44 75 11 33, STUDIOCANAL – info@studiocanal.com, +33 1 71 35 35 35
Untitled Joséphine Baker Biopic: A Journey through the Life of a Jazz Age Icon
The upcoming feature film “Untitled Joséphine Baker Biopic” promises to celebrate the extraordinary life of Joséphine Baker, an American-born icon who found her true home in Paris. The film will explore her evolution from a starry-eyed performer in Saint Louis, Missouri, to becoming a celebrated singer, dancer, and civil rights activist who defied societal norms. With themes of resilience, identity, and liberation, it captures her remarkable journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of the Jazz Age.
Directed and written by Maïmouna Doucouré, the biopic features a star-studded cast bringing Baker’s story to life. Known for her groundbreaking contributions to cinema as the first Black woman to lead a major motion picture, Baker’s legacy as an entertainer and her bold stance against racism during a tumultuous era will be at the forefront. With its setting in the vibrant heart of the United Kingdom and a thoughtful approach to Baker’s impactful narrative, this production is poised to resonate with audiences worldwide when it releases in August 2025.
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