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Aruna impressed the director (Le Figaro magazine)
Film will be a cinematic shock (Le Figaro magazine)
Aruna is the starring lead in AO, The Last Neanderthal. A gritty beauty and the beast love story set 30,000 years ago
Cinema release Sep 2010. Budget 20 million.
International film produced by French cinema chain UGC after their award winning, oscar nominee A Prophet.
She impressed casting director Des Hamilton in tough workshops. Producers also held global auditions finally offering the challenging role to Aruna.
She plays rebellious tribal woman, Aki, who saves the last Neanderthal on earth. Aruna learnt prehistoric languages, primitive body movement and spear throwing.
Aruna shot in remote locations endured extreme conditions and scenes to create an authentic feature.
Aruna's wardrobe, pictures and facial mould have been chosen for permanent exhibit at The Paleosite Museum. The worlds most important centre of interpretation on pre-history.
CINEMA RELEASE 2010