20/07/2005

« The apple nevers falls far from the tree ». This adage, often confirmed in the universal family of the 7th art, applies perfectly to b>Nils Tavernier, son of the famous filmmaker Bertrand Tavernier, who starts shooting this week in the Loire on his first feature film: Aurore [+see also:
trailer
film profile]. Interpreted by Carole Bouquet and François Berléand who play the queen and king in a sort of fairytale centred around a passion for dance. In the title role of the princess, Margaux Chatelier makes her debut.

Maker of several documentaries since 1995, Nils Tavernier co-wrote the screenplay of Aurore with Jean Cosmos, his father's faithful collaborator (Capitaine Conan, Laissez-passer, La fille de d’Artagnan, La vie et rien d’autre), Marjolaine Nonon and Marc Quentin. The choreography will be in the hands of famous dancers Carolyn Carlson and Kader Belarbi for the ball scenes which will call on young members of the Opéra de Paris.

Kicking-off in Rigny-Ussé in the Loire, shooting will continue in Paris for a total of 8 weeks. Produced by Emilie Georgesfor La Cinéfacture (Memento Films), Aurore has a budget of 5,3 million euros, including a co-production and pre-sale from France 2 Cinéma and support of 365 000 euros from the région Ile-de-France. the film will be distributed in France by Les Films du Losange .

(Translated from French)