Veteran actor Jackie Shroff’s movie Slow Joe will be directed by Sandrine Bonnaire.
Jackie expressed excitement about collaborating with Sandrine, stating, "I am thrilled to have Sandrine Bonnaire on board to direct Slow Joe. Her exceptional talent and vision will undoubtedly elevate the film to new heights. Working alongside such a respected filmmaker is an honour, and I am eager to bring Slow Joe’s extraordinary journey to audiences worldwide." Sandrine is equally enthusiastic about the project. "Joseph Manuel Da Rocha’s story is moving and extraordinary, demonstrating that it’s never too late to overcome adversity and achieve your dreams. I am truly excited to be a part of this film with its talented cast and cannot wait to begin filming," she said.
In a Singapore-France-India co-production titled "Slow Joe," Shroff will portray the late Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha, also known as Slow Joe. Da Rocha, a former heroin addict and drug dealer born in Mumbai, was disowned by his family. At the age of 50, heartbroken, he relocated to Goa and embarked on a journey of recovery, as reported by Variety. During a trip to Goa in 2007, Lyon-based French musician Cedric de la Chapelle encountered Joe, then a frail 64-year-old making ends meet as a hotel room broker. Joe, a poet and musician, captured de la Chapelle's attention with his voice, leading to the recording of some of his a cappella songs.
