Julie Keeps Quiet
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| Directed by | Leonardo Van Dijl |
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| Cinematography | Nicolas Karakatsanis |
| Edited by | Bert Jacobs |
| Music by | Caroline Shaw |
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| Distributed by | Paradiso Films |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
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Julie Keeps Quiet (Dutch: Julie zwijgt) is a 2024 psychological drama film, directed by Leonardo Van Dijl (in his directorial debut) and written by Van Dijl and Ruth Becquart. It stars Tessa Van den Broeck, Ruth Becquart, Koen De Bouw, Claire Bodson and Laurent Caron.
It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week section on 18 May 2024, where it won the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution and SACD Award.[2] The film was chosen as the Belgian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.[3]
Premise
[edit]At an elite tennis academy, star player, Julie's tennis coach falls under investigation and is suspended, all of the team players are encouraged to speak up, she remains quiet.[4]
Cast
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- Tessa Van den Broeck as Julie
- Ruth Becquart as Liesbeth
- Koen De Bouw as Tom
- Claire Bodson as Sofie
- Laurent Caron as Jeremy
Production
[edit]In March 2023, it was announced Leonardo Van Dijl would direct the film, from a screenplay he wrote alongside Ruth Becquart, with Les Films du Fleuve set to produce.[5] The Dardenne brothers serve as co-producers, while Florian Zeller and Naomi Osaka serve as an executive producers under their Blue Morning Pictures and Hana Kuma banners, respectively.[6][7]
Release
[edit]It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week section on 18 May 2024.[8][9]
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8/10.[10]
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Belgian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ "Julie Keeps Quiet". New Europe Film Sales. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Balaga, Marta (22 May 2024). "'Simon of the Mountain' Nabs Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prize". Variety. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Dams, Tim (13 September 2024). "Belgium selects Leonardo Van Dijl's 'Julie Keeps Quiet' as Oscar entry". Screen International. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
- ^ "Julie Keeps Quiet". New Europe Film Sales. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (19 May 2023). "New Europe Film Sales Boards 'Julie Keeps Quiet' by Leonardo Van Dijl (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Julie Keeps Quiet selected by Semaine de la Critique". Film i Väst. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (17 May 2024). "Tennis Champ Naomi Osaka's Company Hana Kuma Boards 'Julie Keeps Quiet,' Ahead of Cannes World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (15 April 2024). "Cannes Critics' Week Unveils 2024 Selection – Full List & Details". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Julie Keeps Quiet". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
