‘Dreaming Of Lions’ Writer-Director Paolo Marinou-Blanco Talks Approaching Tragedy Through Comedy & Discovering Lead Actress On YouTube — Red Sea Studio

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• Marinou-Blanco's film tackles the heavy topic of grief through an offbeat comedic lens, offering a fresh perspective on approaching tragedy.
• The director struck gold when he stumbled upon his lead actress, Federica Pocaterra, on the video-sharing platform, casting her despite her lack of professional experience.