Cinestann and Film London announce 'The Hungry'

Cinestann Film Company and Film London are proud to announce The Hungry- an exciting India-UK co-production produced through Microwave International: Shakespeare India and forming part of Shakespeare on Screen, a year-long programme which forms part of the global celebrations marking 400 years since the playwright's death.

The Hungry has brought together Asian filmmaking talent from India and the UK countries and is written and directed by Bornila Chatterjee (writer-director, Let's Be Out, The Sun Is Shining), co-written and produced by TanajiDasgupta and KurbanKassam (line producer, 20,000 Days on Earth). The film, which is a contemporary retelling of Shakespearian tragedy 'Titus Andronicus', is set in the extravagant surroundings of an Indian wedding whilst exploring the role of the patriarch and corruption in Indian politics and big business.

Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, said: "We are delighted to be working with Sir Kenneth Branagh as our patron for our Shakespeare on Screen project, since his work as a writer, director and actor has helped capture the imagination of untold thousands. As part of that work, we are incredibly excited to be announcingThe Hungry as our first international co-production. Working with international talent and with our partners Cinestaan Film Company, we will show the tremendous reach of Shakespeare's influence and the ability his work has to inspire new features which are global in outlook."

Kenneth Branagh, Shakespeare on Screen patron,said: "Much of my work has involved bringing Shakespeare to the stage and the screen, so I'm looking forward to working with Film London as their patron for Shakespeare on Screen. This celebrates the fascinating, ever-evolving relationship between Shakespeare's work and film. Storytellers at every stage of their careers continue to draw from the playwright's work, so it is fitting that this project - through an ambitious series of brand new commissions - showcases emerging and established talent alike. It is a pleasure to be involved with a project which aims to bring his work to countless new audiences, inspiring as many people as possible along the way."

Shakespeare on Screen will hinge upon a suite of exciting new productions celebrating Shakespeare's life, legacy and enduring global appeal. These will include a feature film, two shorts from all female filmmaking teams, three artists' animations and a BBC Arena documentary examining Shakespeare's screen legacy.

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