‘It’s an honour’, said Jackie Shroff on his collaboration. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
The biopic titled Slow Joe is based on the life of the late Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha.
The upcoming biopic titled Slow Joe recently received a significant boost with its new collaboration. The celebrated French actress and director Sandrine Bonnaire joined forces with Bollywood veteran Jackie Shroff for the much-anticipated flick. The biopic, based on the life of the late Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha, is produced by Isabella Sreyashii Sen and Olivier Dock. Sen and Dock are the co-CEOs of Singapore production house Hazelnut Media.
Bonnaire is set to bring her expertise to helm the upcoming film. In a statement, she shared, “Joseph Manuel Da Rocha’s story is moving and extraordinary, demonstrating that it’s never too late to overcome adversity and achieve your dreams. I am truly excited to be a part of this film with its talented cast and cannot wait to begin filming.”
Well, Shroff is equally excited about the collaboration. Expressing his views on the same, he remarked, “I am thrilled to have Sandrine Bonnaire on board to direct ‘Slow Joe.’ Her exceptional talent and vision will undoubtedly elevate the film to new heights. Working alongside such a respected filmmaker is an honour, and I am eager to bring Slow Joe’s extraordinary journey to audiences worldwide.”
Bonnaire’s directorial prowess, coupled with Jackie Shroff’s impeccable acting skills promises a captivating cinematic experience for the audience. additionally, the poignant portrayal of Slow Joe’s remarkable story is likely to mark a significant milestone in the illustrious career of both Bonnaire and Shroff.
For those unversed, Da Rocha aka Slow Joe was disowned by his family due to his addiction to drugs and heroin. Heartbroken at 50, he decided to embark on a new journey of sobriety and moved to Goa. During a trip in 2007, his paths crossed with Lyon-based French Musician Cedric de la Chapelle. Joe who was also a poet and musician sang for the musician. He was quite impressed with Joe’s captivating talent and allowed him to record some of the cappella songs.
