MUMBAI: Hongkong-based Filmko Holdings is on course to producing a 3D period drama adapted from a Spanish classic ‘Don Quixote‘ to be directed by Chinese filmmaker Agan. China‘s first 3D film was the musical China Idol Boys directed by Hong Kong‘s Lam Wah-chuen.
The shooting of the film that is expected to start in mid-September is the story with a Chinese setting in which Don Quixote will be a Chinese martial arts fighter with an idealistic take on justice and chivalry.
The production team is currently shooting a three-minute trailer of the period drama with 3D cameras and technical support from US and German 3D professionals.
Though the cast of the film is yet to be announced, it is learnt that three comedians Guo Tao, Huang Bo and Liu Hua will play the lead actors.
Filmko is also producing a Taiwanese romantic comedy Kingfisher directed by Kuang Sheng that stars Bianca Bai, Enson Chang and Annie Liu among others.
