Benedict Cumberbatch-narrated mindfulness film “Walk With Me” trailer (video)  September 6, 2016 - 17:03 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - WestEnd Films has acquired worldwide rights to “Walk With Me”, a documentary film about mindfulness and spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh, narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Variety said. Variety has been given exclusive access to the first international trailer. The Speakit Films’ movie is directed by Marc J. Francis (“Black Gold”) and Max Pugh (“The Road to Freedom Peak”). Cumberbatch, Oscar-nominated for “The Imitation Game” and an Emmy winner for “Sherlock,” said: “In my life I’ve been so touched by the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. It was a great honor to work on ‘Walk With Me.’ I have no doubt that audiences across the world will be moved by this beautifully crafted film.” The documentary is “a cinematic journey into the world of mindfulness — the practice of bringing one’s attention to the present moment — and Thich Nhat Hanh, known as ‘The Father of Mindfulness,’ ‘The Other Dalai Lama’ and ‘The Zen Master who fills stadiums,’” WestEnd said in statement. Two-time Oscar-winning director Alejandro G. Inarritu said “Walk With Me” is “a moving and wonderful film that captures the essence, depth and the poetry of Thich Nhat Hanh — a great work full of love.” “Filmed over three years and with unprecedented access, this visceral film offers a rare insight into a community of people who have left their families and given up all their possessions to practice the art of mindfulness at the Plum Village monastery in rural France,” WestEnd said. “Walk With Me” is produced by Pugh and Francis, and executive produced by Nick Francis (“Black Gold,” “When China Met Africa”). One third of “Walk With Me’s” budget has been crowd-funded. The film’s crew includes sound designer Anna Bertmark (“Lilting,” “The Goob”), composer Germaine Franco (“Dope”) and additional editors Nicholas Chauderge (“Still Alice”) and Alan Mackay (“9/11: The Falling Man”). WestEnd will be showing the trailer to buyers during its promo-reel screenings at the Toronto Film Festival at 9 a.m. on Friday (Cinema 5 TIFF Bell Lightbox) and 9.30 a.m. on Saturday (Cinema 7 TIFF Bell Lightbox).   Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running”   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
