Reimagining Josephine Baker: FKA Twigs to Star in Biopic Directed by Maimouna Doucouré
FKA Twigs has been cast to play the role of Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in an upcoming biopic directed by Maimouna Doucouré. The film, which is set to start filming in the fall, is financed and co-produced by Studiocanal. Twigs expressed her excitement about the project, highlighting Baker's inspirational legacy and the relevance of her story today. The biopic will delve into Baker's life story, from her rise to fame in Paris to her involvement in the French Resistance during World War II and her activism in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Doucouré, who will also produce the film, shared her admiration for Baker's modernity, fearlessness, and complexity. She aims to explore the icon's contradictions, wounds, and courage, as well as her relentless pursuit of dignity. With FKA Twigs bringing her artistry and emotional depth to the role, the collaboration with Studiocanal promises to bring Josephine Baker's story to a global audience. Studiocanal will release the film theatrically in various territories, including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Australia.
The project has the support of Baker's sons and the Rainbow tribe, her adopted children. The film will showcase Baker's fight for justice and equality, portraying her as a woman who constantly reinvented herself. Studiocanal's CEO expressed the significance of telling Josephine Baker's story with the creative vision of Doucouré and the talent of FKA Twigs. The collaboration is expected to deliver an ambitious and authentic portrayal of the iconic figure's life and legacy.