Indian filmmaker will make her international directorial debut with a tragic love story '
Secret Sky
' set in Iran. The 45-year-old filmmaker, who has made Hindi films like 'Parched', 'Teen Patti' and '
Shabd
', will head the project along with
Carol Polakoff
's Viewfinder Pictures, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"This story, though political in nature and about civil
rights
, must be delivered through the heart and Leena has shown that she can make a beautiful film that will not only move viewers, but also deliver a socially impactful punch," Polakoff said.
The film follows the story of two teens as they're put in prison, go to trial and pay the ultimate price for their crimes. A female lawyer (also inspired by a real person) attempts to fight for their freedom.
Micah Schraft
and Abdi Nazemian are writing the film. It's slated to shoot in early 2017.
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