Project Detail

The Republic of Love

Synopsis

'The Republic of Love' is a warm hearted love story set in a cold city, a paradox that explores all the issues, dilemmas and barriers facing the lucky and unlucky in love in the 21st century.

Details

Year
2004
Type of project
Features
Running time
95 mins
Format
35mm
Director
Deepa Mehta
Producer
Mehernaz Lentin
Co-Producer
Mehernaz Lentin
Editor
Barry Farrel
Screenwriter
Deepa Mehta, Esta Spalding
Director of Photography
Douglas Koch
Sound
Sylvain Arsenault, C.A.S.
Composer
Talvin Singh
Principal cast
Bruce Greenwood

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Production Status

Production Company

Dan Films

32 Maple Street
London W1P 5GD
UK

T+44 (0)20 7916 4771

www.danfilms.com

Sales Company

The Works

4th Floor, Portland House
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8QJ
UK

T+44 (0)20 7612 1080

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