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

Genre

Literary Adaption Woman Director Drama

Production Status

Complete

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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