40 days, which is slated to release in 2025 will be a high-adrenaline experience for audiences for it will shed light on the harrowing realities of migration, says the Egyptian American filmmaker.
To ponder on ideas and visions is one thing, but to show the courage and the passion to turn those visions into beautiful realities is an altogether different thing. Very few professionals and creative minds belong to the latter category and those who do showcase how they stand unique from others in their chosen niches and sectors. One just cannot miss mentioning how Peter Takla as a well-known Egyptian American filmmaker has belonged to the latter category, for he has never ceased to amaze audiences with all the incredible work he has already done in the world of films and entertainment.
After creating a positive rage with his film “Order to Kill,” a gripping action-drama film, tracing the journey of a former army soldier who becomes a serial killer and then making people laugh riotously with his comedic entertainer film “Husband for Sale,” the filmmaker is all excited for his upcoming 2025 film “40 Days.” The visionary filmmaker has set his sight on releasing 40 Days in the coming year.
Shedding light on the film’s premise, Peter Takla says, “40 Days has a hard-hitting story about the tormenting journeys of migrants, traveling from certain Middle Eastern countries to the American border through Mexico. It has a compelling narrative based on true events, highlighting the merciless struggles, dangers and sacrifices that individuals face in pursuit of the American dream.”
He adds, “The title 40 Days refers to the average duration of the dangerous journey that migrants undertake that tests their hope, resilience, endurance, in this life-threatening path.” The film, he says is about how migrants face horrifying realities of beatings, kidnappings, murders, and sexual violence, while risking their lives for a dream that often turns out to be a mirage. The film seeks to reveal these terrifying stories, offering viewers a raw, unfiltered look into sacrifices and resilience of those navigating challenges on their journeys in search of a better future.
40 Days, the feature film that tells the details of the nerve-wracking journeys of migrants is a film based on real life events. The compelling story is written by Mira Victor and the screenplay is beautifully done by Peter Takla. The film stars the famous Egyptian actor Hossam Dagher, Mira Victor, Evram Awad, Aman Dalhiwel Constance -Marie Kim, Bavi Sharma, Tony Shofner, Saro khayat, Adrian Manzano, and Emmy Swayze Angel Princess. The music is composed by Remon Sakr, whereas the touching visuals are captured by Director of Photography Shahan Rao. The film is directed by Peter Takla and will be released in 2025.
Peter Takla, as a filmmaker finds passion in making powerful films with meaningful subjects that can easily and effectively resonate with a large section of the audience. In the past, he has created films like “The Last Turn” (2021), “Mandy,” a short film (2021) and another short film “Portrait” (2022). For this incredible work thus far, Peter Takla also has received accolades from prestigious film festivals. With 40 Days, he (@petertakla) aims to spark meaningful conversations about migration, human resilience and the lengths to which people can go for seeking a better life.