French Filmmaker Sarah Kaminsky Directs Laure Calamy in Nevada-Shot Comedy Thriller
Sarah Kaminsky, who recently won a César for co-writing 'How to Make a Killing,' is directing the €13 million comedy-thriller 'Las Vegas Thérapie.' The film stars Laure Calamy, Jérôme Commandeur, Jérémie Renier and Noémie O'Farrell, and is currently shooting in Nevada and Utah. The project is produced by Declaration Studio and Victor Hadida's Davis Films.
The production marks Kaminsky's second collaboration with Laure Calamy, following their work together on the César-winning "How to Make a Killing." With a budget of €13 million, the project represents a significant scale-up for the filmmaker, who is shooting on location in both Nevada and Utah rather than on studio sets. The cast also includes Jérôme Commandeur, Jérémie Renier, and Quebec's Noémie O'Farrell, adding an international dimension to the French-led production.
The film is backed by two production entities: Declaration Studio and Victor Hadida's Davis Films, the latter known for its work on "Return to Silent Hill." The Coen-style tone suggests a blend of dark humor and suspense, a departure from Kaminsky's previous work. The shoot's American desert locations provide a distinctive backdrop for what is described as a comedy thriller, positioning the project as a notable cross-continental French production.
This production could signal a growing trend of French filmmakers expanding their geographic and budgetary ambitions, potentially influencing how European cinema competes in global markets. The casting of Laure Calamy, known internationally from "Call My Agent!," may draw broader audiences to French-language films. Local communities in Nevada and Utah could see economic benefits from the production, while the film's success might encourage more cross-border collaborations between French studios and American filming locations.