The first look at FKA twigs as Josephine Baker places the performer at the center of Maïmouna Doucouré’s forthcoming biopic.
FKA twigs has appeared in the first released image from “Joséphine Baker,” offering an early glimpse of her portrayal of the singer, dancer and activist. Studiocanal’s image introduces the production before a release date has been announced.
The film is directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, whose previous work includes “Cuties” and “Hawa.” Its subject’s life extends beyond performance, from her rise in 1920s Paris to the French Resistance and the American civil rights movement.
The production’s announced schedule ran from September 7 to November 13, with locations in Paris, the Dordogne and Sofia. That timetable describes the planned shoot, not confirmation that filming has now finished.
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins a cast that also includes Grégory Montel, Alex Lutz, Giuseppe Maggio and Benjamin Millepied. Baker’s sons Jean-Claude and Brian Bouillon Baker have supported the project.
In comments reported by Numéro, twigs described looking beyond Baker’s public image to consider her vulnerability and care for others. She also discussed learning French during her preparation.
The new image is a first look, not a trailer or release announcement. For now, it shows how the music-and-dance performer is approaching a figure whose artistic life and activism remain inseparable.
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