Cate Blanchett will play the central character in Alice Birch's first film as a director. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

Cate Blanchett will star in and produce a fantasy drama film about a mercurial woman who has the ability to see what people need most in life.

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The 56-year-old Australian will play a mercurial character in the upcoming movie, which will mark the directorial debut of screenwriter Alice Birch.

"I could not be more excited to be making my debut feature as a director with such an extraordinary team of filmmakers and collaborators," Birch said in a statement.

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