After wowing audiences (this writer included) with her stunning debut feature, “Censor,” it appears that director Prano Bailey-Bond isn’t wasting time finding her next film project.
According to RT Features, Prano Bailey-Bond is signed on to direct a film adaptation of the short story, “Things We Lost in the Fire,” by author Mariana Enriquez. Bailey-Bond is reteaming with her “Censor” screenwriter, Anthony Fletcher, to co-write the story about a terrorized female community that begins utilizing extreme measures in response to male violence against them.
“This is an incredibly provocative and relevant story with a ferocious energy at its heart,” said Bailey-Bond. “It’s an honor to adapt this story for the screen. RT Features have produced some of the most exciting cinema of recent years, working with many of my filmmaking heroes. I’m beyond thrilled to be working with them on this truly exciting project.”
As mentioned, Bailey-Bond broke out thanks to her Sundance hit, “Censor,” which is an incredibly stylish and thoughtful look at the effects of childhood trauma in the life of a British censor in the 1980s. With influences from David Lynch and David Cronenberg, among others, it’s clear that Bailey-Bond is willing to push the limits to achieve something unique and special with her films. So, while we don’t know too much about “Things We Lost in the Fire,” we are fully expecting something great.
Rodrigo Teixeira (“Call Me by Your Name”) and Lourenço Sant’Anna (“The Lighthouse”) are also attached as producers through the RT Features production company. Alan Terpins is on board as an executive producer.
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It’s still far too early to know when we might see “Things We Lost in the Fire” debut in theaters or at a film festival. However, with Prano Bailey-Bond attached, the film is quickly moving up our list of most anticipated features of the next couple of years.
“Censor” debuted at this year’s Sundance and is now available in select theaters and VOD. If you want to see a glimpse at what Bailey-Bond’s film is like, you can watch the trailer below.
