Emma D’Arcy,Harry Lawtey, andEllie Bamberhave joined the cast of the upcoming political thrillerAnna.
The film will dramatize the life of crusading Russian journalistAnna Politkovskaya, a frequent critic ofVladimir Putin’s regime.
Bamber will feature as her protege, Elena.
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The film will be directed byJames Strong.
Her life has been the subject of several documentaries, includingEric Bergkraut’sLetter to AnnaandMarina Goldovskaya’sA Bitter Taste of Freedom.
Luminosity Entertainment will provide financing and oversee worldwide distribution.
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The script will be written byEric Poppen.
Annabegins filming late this month.
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