Indo-French film to depict Goan culture

Goa born French national, Domingo Fernandes, has
announced plans to produce a 35-mm film Out Of My
Country, I Love You, which will be dubbed
simultaneously in European and Indian languages,
including Konkani. Domingo describes the film as “an
artistic revival of the erstwhile old Portuguese
colony”.
The first Indo-French film venture is being promoted
with an aim to depicting the cultural ethos of both
countries. The shooting of the film will be done in
Goa and France, and is slated to begin within two
months.
According to the shooting schedule, the crew will film
the Goan part of the movie over a two-month span.
Supported by the Film Society of France, the film will
be directed by Domingo, who has to his credit several
films and documentaries. The film will also have songs
set to European and Indian music, which the
French-American movie veteran, David Neyrolls will
compose.
The technical staff will be flown in from France. The
film will be marketed to European countries, besides
in Asian countries.
Domingo migrated to Paris at a tender age, completed
his diploma in French Film University, Paris, and has
several artistic documentaries and feature films under
his belt. He has also assisted contemporary French and
American film directors like Martin Scorcese.
Domingo believes that through his new venture, he will
be able to expose Goan culture to the rest of world as
well as bring western culture closer to the Goan
audience. It is with this objective in mind that the
film will be dubbed in Konkani.
The film deals with the phenomenon of double
adaptation, immigration and the difficulties and
dilemmas faced by the protagonist. The theme is well
handled with tones of comedy tinted with truth.
What compels an Indian Goan to leave his family and
friends and come to France? What are the working
conditions that await him? How does he spend his
day-to-day life in France? Carefully studying these
questions, Domingo has crafted an attention-grabbing
script for the film.
(Courtesy: N.T.)