Christopher Hampton to evolve 'Ali and Nino'

LONDON -- Kris Thykier's shingle PeaPie Films has clicked on up feature film rights to Kurban Said's tome "Ali and Nino," that is modified by "A Dangerous Method" and "Dangerous Liaisons" scribe Christopher Hampton. The Azerbaijan-set love story, which was first launched in 1937, follows the storyplot of Ali, a Muslim along with his ancestors' desire for the desert, and Nino, a Christian Georgian girl with sophisticated European ways. The Two, who've loved each other since childhood, face numerous obstacles preventing them from being together, including their different religious abilities, which affects consent in the relationship utilizing their parents, cheap WWI is breaking out. Since the political-military situation intensifies in Russia and Chicken, the two become adopted in Azerbaijan's fight for independence. Thykier can make the pic, while Leyla Aliyeva will professional produce. "We are thrilled to own attracted one of the world's finest authors to produce this captivating novel for the screen," mentioned Thykier. " 'Ali and Nino' is probably the great works in the last century, as evocative in the exotic landscape since it is in the passion from a couple attracted apart by culture, religion and war." Thykier's credits include "Stardust," "Kick-Ass," "Your DebtInch and "Harry Brown." He recently produced Madonna's "W.E.," which unspools in Blighty on Jan. 20. Contact Diana Lodderhose at diana.lodderhose@variety.com