The classic of erotic literature comes again to big screen. Based on the scandalous novel written by D.H. Lawrence in 1921 'Lady Chatterley’s Lover' and produced by Maia Films (France/Belgium), this project has been promoted as a fresh, new perspective to the storyline since the movie adaptation is for its first time directed by a woman: filmmaker Pascale Ferran, whose previous works have earned her a solid reputation in european cinema. At these days, a preview of the production entitled just 'Lady Chatterley' is scheduled to be presented at the Cannes Film Festival, besides, the footage will be edited in two formats as is planned to be released in two chapters for french TV, and a motion picture for foreign distribution set to be released in october 2006.
Now, as far as a film of this nature belong to its specific genre, we can expect a remarkable amount of nudity and sex scenes. At this time, the main title role is played by sophisticated canadian beauty
Marina Hands (better known by her part in the acclaimed film 'The Barbarian Invasions'). Before her, the famous character has been portrayed in all naked glory by such classy actresses as
Sylvia Kristel and
Joely Richardson.