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‘Morbius’ Director Daniel Espinosa Talks ‘Personal’ Film ‘Madame Luna,’ Set to Premiere at IFFR Amid Lawsuit: ‘I Hope All Parties Involved Will Be Heard’ (EXCLUSIVE)


‘Morbius’ director Daniel Espinosa talks latest film ‘Madame Luna,’ sold by Goodfellas and set to premiere at IFFR amid lawsuit.

Daniel Espinosa ’s “Madame Luna,” about an Eritrean refugee-turned-people smuggler — which premieres at the International Film Festival Rotterdam — is facing legal turmoil. Espinosa, also behind Marvel’s “Morbius,” Jake Gyllenhaal starrer “Life” and “Safe House,” describes “Madame Luna” as a “personal” film. I can sympathize with a woman who tries to hide her past,” he adds, echoing famous words by “Madame Bovary” author Gustave Flaubert.

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