Synopse
A gripping debut about power and control which gives insights into the life of a young sportswoman. Julie plays tennis at a Belgian academy and is seen as one of the most promising talents in the country. One day, her trainer’s unconventional methods are turned against him. He is suspended and an investigation begins, in the course of which all the female players at the club are encouraged to testify. Including Julie. But she decides to remain silent – and carry on training.
Regie
LEONARDO VAN DIJL (*1991 in Belgium) is an author and director. He began his career as a journalist for Vice Magazine. His short film Stephanie (2020) was shown widely, including at Cannes. Julie Keeps Quiet is his debut feature.
Info
Original Title: Julie Keeps Quiet
International Title: Julie Keeps Quiet
Category: Feature
Section: Kaleidoscope
Version & Subtitles: Dutch, French OV with English subtitles
Director: Leonardo Van Dijl
Screenplay: Leonardo Van Dijl, Ruth Becquart
Cast/Protagonists: Tessa Van den Broeck, Grace Biot, Alyssa Lorette, Ruth Becquart, Koen De Bouw, Pierre Gervais, Claire Bodson & Laurent Caron
Production country: Sweden, Belgium
Year of Production: 2024
Length: 100 min
Producer: Gilles Coulier, Wouter Sap, Roxanne Sarkozi ), De Wereldvrede (Gilles De Schryver
World Sales: New Europe Film Sales
Distributor: eksystent filmverleih
