Asghar Farhadi to Direct ‘Parallel Tales’ in Paris With Powerful French Cast, Including Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, Adam Bessa (Exclusive)
Twelve years after making his French-language directorial debut with “The Past,” two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi is set to return to Paris for his next film, “Parallel Tales.”
The film, whose plot remains under wraps, brings together a powerful French cast, including Isabelle Huppert (“Elle”), Virginie Efira (“Benedetta”), Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), Pierre Niney (“The Count of Monte Cristo”) and Adam Bessa (“Ghost Trail”). Iconic French actor Catherine Deneuve will also make an appearance in the film.
Produced by long-time collaborator Alexandre Mallet-Guy alongside with Asghar Farhadi and David Levine, the prestige project will be launched by Charades and UTA Independent Film Group at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. Charades will handle international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group will rep U.S. rights. Farhadi is set to begin production on “Parallel Tales” in Paris this fall.
The Iranian director’s most recent film, “A Hero,” earned the Grand...
The film, whose plot remains under wraps, brings together a powerful French cast, including Isabelle Huppert (“Elle”), Virginie Efira (“Benedetta”), Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), Pierre Niney (“The Count of Monte Cristo”) and Adam Bessa (“Ghost Trail”). Iconic French actor Catherine Deneuve will also make an appearance in the film.
Produced by long-time collaborator Alexandre Mallet-Guy alongside with Asghar Farhadi and David Levine, the prestige project will be launched by Charades and UTA Independent Film Group at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. Charades will handle international sales, while UTA Independent Film Group will rep U.S. rights. Farhadi is set to begin production on “Parallel Tales” in Paris this fall.
The Iranian director’s most recent film, “A Hero,” earned the Grand...
- 4/24/2025
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety - Film News
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Asghar Farhadi to Direct ‘Parallel Tales’ in Paris With Powerful French Cast, Including Isabelle Huppert, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, Adam Bessa (Exclusive)
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