"Lily May B" is Carax's seventh movie and will be his first film with Jenna Ortega, a rising star in Hollywood who became famous for her role in "Wednesday" and the movie "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
She is also known for her work in the "Scream" series and has been moving towards more artistic and indie films, including this year's "The Gallerist," which played at Sundance and starred Natalie Portman.
The project is being produced by Hugo Sélignac of Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, a Mediawan company that is showing five films at Cannes, including "Garance," which is competing for the Palme d'Or, and "Full Phil" by Quentin Dupieux.
You can see some exclusive concept art for the film below.
Based on a mysterious description, the film seems to be a dystopian and surreal road trip.
It tells the story of a little girl, a young woman, and a young boy who each have a heavy secret. They meet in a world that is at the end of its time and ride a big motorcycle through empty cities, deserts, and old forests. Along the way, they face many dangers but keep going. They are searching for who they are and maybe looking for a place called "B."
Carax, who is known for his unique films like "Holy Motors" and "Les Amants du Pont-Neuf," gave an enigmatic hint about the project, saying, "Once upon a time, this is what destroyed us, and this is what kept us alive."
The art that has been released shows a style that is dreamlike and very much in line with his past work.
Sélignac, who has worked on well-known and critically praised films such as "Beating Hearts" and "All Your Faces," shared that working with Carax has always been a dream.
He said, "Leos Carax is one of the reasons I fell in love with Cinema. Having the chance to start this journey with him means a lot to me. 'Lily May B' brings forward his unique vision with freedom, raw emotion, and strong visual style. It feels natural to have Jenna Ortega's brilliant talent meet this universe now." The rest of the A-list cast will be announced in September.
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