Bordeaux, the next backdrop for Ben Stiller ?
Bordeaux might soon be the location for a new big production. This Saturday, April 13, 2025, during an interview given to Konbini, Ben Stiller — actor, producer, and director — shared...User acclaimed for the dystopian series Severance (Apple TV+), which just released its second season — has unveiled their upcoming film project, set against the troubled history of occupied France.
ass="">The upcoming film will tell the poignant story of an American fighter pilot whose plane crashes in France during World War II. Rescued by a family on a remote farm, he will later be saved by members of the French Resistance — a dramatic tale with the flavor of an intimate and heroic narrative.
Toulouse and Bordeaux in the sights
With this in mind, the filmmaker has announced plans to visit Bordeaux and Toulouse for some scouting, in search of authentic locations steeped in history. This desire for real settings shows his commitment to realism and immersion.
After Chopin, Chopin ! and the series Daron...The Bordeaux metropolitan area could once again become the stage for an international film shoot, blending memory, fiction, and a Hollywood perspective. If the project comes to life, a piece of local history is set to be revived through the lens of one of the most talented filmmakers of his generation.
