{"id":133966,"date":"2025-05-19T15:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/rodrigo-teixeira-collaborates-with-rami-kodeih-and-nora-mariana-on-wolves\/"},"modified":"2025-05-19T15:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T15:18:08","slug":"rodrigo-teixeira-collaborates-with-rami-kodeih-and-nora-mariana-on-wolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/rodrigo-teixeira-collaborates-with-rami-kodeih-and-nora-mariana-on-wolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodrigo Teixeira Collaborates with Rami Kodeih and Nora Mariana on ‘Wolves’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Bank Heist Drama Inspired by Lebanon’s Collapse<\/h2>\n

Exclusive:<\/strong> The **producer** behind “I\u2019m Still Here,” Rodrigo Teixeira, is joining forces with the dynamic **LA-based filmmaking duo** Rami Kodeih and Nora Mariana to create an exhilarating bank heist drama. This film draws inspiration from the real-life **collapse** of Lebanon\u2019s **banking system** in 2019, a crisis that has affected thousands of citizens.<\/p>\n

Directorial Vision from Kodeih<\/h2>\n

Rami Kodeih will be stepping into the director’s chair, working from an **original screenplay** co-written with Mariana. This notable duo previously collaborated on impactful projects like the Warsaw Ghetto-set short films, “Alina” and “Maki & Zorro.” Their experience brings a fresh perspective to the narrative, paving the way for an engaging storytelling experience that sheds light on critical social issues.<\/p>\n

Production Details<\/h2>\n

Teixeira is producing the film under his **RT Features** banner, collaborating closely with Mariana and Kodeih. Filming is currently taking place in Lebanon, setting the stage for a deeply authentic portrayal of the film\u2019s events. The setting is crucial, as it embodies the very essence of the plot, allowing for a vivid depiction of the societal challenges faced during the crisis.<\/p>\n

Sales and Executive Team<\/h2>\n

**CAA Media Finance** is handling sales for this hotly anticipated project. The executive production team includes notable names such as Berta Marchiori for RT Features, David Levine and Jeff Okin for **Anonymous Content**, and Riccardo Maddalosso for **Feig Finkel LLP**. Additionally, Marie-Lynn Nasrallah is onboard as a co-executive producer, with Jennifer Haddad serving as associate producer and Joshua Owen as co-associate producer.<\/p>\n

The Plot: A Tale of Survival and Sisterhood<\/h2>\n

“Wolves” is set against the backdrop of Beirut amid the **2019 economic collapse**. The story centers around a young woman struggling to withdraw her life savings, desperately needed for her sister\u2019s **uterus cancer** surgery. In a heart-wrenching twist, she finds herself trapped within a corrupt banking system that symbolizes the larger failures of the economic landscape.<\/p>\n

To reclaim what is rightfully hers, she and a group of unlikely allies, including a truck driver and an ex-militia fighter, devise a daring all-night heist plan. The stakes rise significantly as they navigate the dangerous waters of survival, justice, and sisterhood in a city on the brink of chaos. As their scheme unfolds, they are forced to confront the true cost of their actions, making for a gripping narrative that resonates universally.<\/p>\n

Inspiration Born from Real-Life Events<\/h2>\n

The inception of this project dates back to May 2020, when Kodeih and Mariana found themselves grappling with their savings being inaccessible during the financial crisis. The idea took root when Mariana whimsically asked a friend through a direct message: \u201cDo I need to write a heist movie about me stealing my own money?\u201d This spontaneous notion later evolved into a poignant commentary that reflects the experiences of many affected by similar crises, especially with the string of bank robberies that unfolded in Beirut shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n

Filmmakers with Strong Credentials<\/h2>\n

Beirut-raised writer and director Kodeih has a celebrated portfolio that includes screenings at prestigious venues such as the Cannes Directors\u2019 Fortnight, BFI London Film Festival, and Clermont-Ferrand. His most recent short film, “Alina,” featuring **Alia Shawkat**, toured over 250 film festivals worldwide, accumulating an impressive 150 festival awards. Alongside “Maki & Zorro” and other notable works, he also has a compelling documentary titled “Wheels of War.”<\/p>\n

Nora Mariana\u2019s noteworthy contributions include working on the Sam Esmail-produced miniseries “Angelyne” and collaborating with Kodeih on Apple\u2019s acclaimed “Little America.” Both writers have garnered acclaim for their impactful storytelling, making them well-equipped to tackle such a significant narrative.<\/p>\n

Future Collaborations and Projects<\/h2>\n

Kodeih and Mariana have an impressive slate of developed projects with prominent industry figures, such as Pablo Larra\u00edn\u2019s **Fabula**, **Participant Media**, and Alfonso Cuar\u00f3n\u2019s **Esperanto Filmoj**. Their partnership with these established entities further solidifies their status as emerging talent in the film industry. Both directors are represented by **Anonymous Content**, underscoring their professional presence in Hollywood.<\/p>\n

RT Features: A Legacy of Quality Productions<\/h2>\n

RT Features is currently gearing up for its next endeavor, the pre-production of “Paper Tiger,” directed by renowned filmmaker **James Gray** and starring two-time Academy Award nominee **Scarlett Johansson** alongside BAFTA-nominee **Miles Teller**. The production company has previously produced Walter Salles\u2019 “I\u2019m Still Here,” which won the Academy Award for **Best International Feature Film**. This track record strengthens the anticipation surrounding “Wolves,” signaling yet another high-caliber project in the pipeline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New Bank Heist Drama Inspired by Lebanon’s Collapse Exclusive: The **producer** behind “I\u2019m Still Here,” Rodrigo Teixeira, is joining forces with the dynamic **LA-based filmmaking duo** Rami Kodeih and Nora Mariana to create an exhilarating bank heist drama. This film draws inspiration from the real-life **collapse** of Lebanon\u2019s **banking system** in 2019, a crisis that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":110274,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-133966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133966"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133966\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/110274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}