Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
Film of a failing marriage depicts the financial crisis
Canterbury couple Katerina and Paul Curtis are making an independent film inspired by Katerina’s “terrifying” experience of the Greek riots.
The film, called Marriage, uses the metaphor of a crumbling relationship to depict the global financial meltdown.
The wife character represents humanity, the husband is the financial system, their love-life is the economy and relatives are various countries and corrupt politicians.
The film, written and directed by Katerina, shows the disintegration of a relationship to illustrate the worsening financial situation.
Katerina, who got the idea for the film when she was caught up in the Greek riots, says: “It was terrifying. I could see the world order disintegrating around me and I wanted to find a way of humanising the story for the cinema.”
The film’s action is set against the backdrops of New York, Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London and Libya – all filmed from a Kent barn transformed into a studio for six weeks.
Katerina adds: “This is a Canterbury Tale for the 21st century. Just as Geoffrey Chaucer did, we are shedding light on weaknesses in the human condition. In this case, they led to massive changes around the world.”
Now the husband-and-wife team want aspiring producers to back the final stage of their project through the crowdfunding website Kickstarter.
Paul says: “If you’ve ever fancied being a film producer, this is a no-risk way to have a go. We’re offering rewards ranging from the chance to be in the film as a digital actor, to bespoke jewellery, trendy clothes, art-books, copies of the film, producer credits, action packed weekends, premiere tickets and plenty more.”
The duo, who work for production company Inventome based in Orient Place, Canterbury, are also sending fake wedding invitations to 100 politicians and bankers to ask them to make a contribution.
Visit www.marriagefilm.com or www.kickstarter.com before Tuesday, May 6.