Its a story about transmission, healing and how you break the cycle of trauma.
The Translatorwas very dark, very hopeless.Love-45is much more hopeful, full of light.
I want it to be on the other end of the spectrum.
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Syrian refugees are not welcome in Europe anymore.
We have incorporated that into the script.
It brings a timebomb element for Laith who was on the cusp of joining family in France.
Laith will be played by a non-actor.
Roger Federer is mentioned throughout the narrative.
Wed love to get him on board in some sort of capacity, says Khalaf.
The production has yet to set a sales company.The Translatorwas sold by Charades.
There is a lot of interest because there are hardly any films coming out of Syria andLebanonin this vein.
We have a daring point of view because its based on hope.
Theres also commercial appeal.
Its entertaining film with a deep topic.
Thats at the heart of the DNA of what we do at Special Touch Studios.
We want to entertain audiences and make them think at the same time.
The Doha-based director returned to Syria briefly two weeks after the fall of al-Assad on December 8, 2024.
I wanted to go.
I wanted to see my family and what had happened to the country, he says.
It was very moving, very intense.
The aim is to shootLove-45in Lebanon in early 2026 if the political situation permits.
We will assess the situation closer to pre-production, said Vaillant.
