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‘Father Joe’ Director Barthélémy Grossmann Signs With Artist International Group For Management
Swiss filmmaker Barthélémy Grossmann has signed with Artist International Group (AIG) for management, Deadline has reported exclusively. The move comes as his latest feature, Father Joe, written and produced by Luc Besson, prepares to premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking a significant moment in Grossmann's growing international profile.
Father Joe is an action thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino and Ever Anderson, following a man of faith who wages a violent war against New York City's criminal underworld. Grossmann, who began his career as an actor before becoming a writer-director, first drew international attention with his 2007 debut 13 m², and has since made films including Jimmy, Jimmy Was Here and the upcoming English-language thriller Disorder, also produced by Besson. He joins an AIG roster that includes Monica Bellucci, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Gong Li and Anil Kapoor, among others.
In short
- Director Barthélémy Grossmann signs for management with Artist International Group.
- His film Father Joe premieres at Venice, produced by Luc Besson.
- Father Joe stars Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino and Ever Anderson.
Explained simply
Barthélémy Grossmann is a Swiss filmmaker who transitioned from acting to directing and screenwriting. He achieved international recognition with his 2007 debut 13 m² and has since made several films including Jimmy and Jimmy Was Here, establishing himself as a distinctive creative voice.
Father Joe is Grossmann's latest feature, written and produced by French filmmaker Luc Besson and starring Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino and Ever Anderson. This English-language action thriller set in New York follows a man of faith waging a violent campaign against organised crime, representing a significant step towards larger-scale international productions.
Artist International Group represents established international actors and creatives across film and television, with a roster including Monica Bellucci, Gong Li and Anil Kapoor. Filmmakers often work with such management companies as their careers develop, gaining access to broader industry connections and higher-profile opportunities.
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