Julie Keeps Quiet Explained

Julie Keeps Quiet
Director:Leonardo Van Dijl
Music:Caroline Shaw
Cinematography:Nicolas Karakatsanis
Editing:Bert Jacobs
Runtime:97 minutes[1]

Julie Keeps Quiet is a 2024 drama film, directed by Leonardo Van Dijl in his directorial debut, from a screenplay 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]

Premise

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.[3]

Cast

Production

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.[4] The Dardenne brothers serve as co-producers, while Florian Zeller serves as an executive producer under his Blue Morning Pictures banner.[5]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in the Critics' Week section on 18 May 2024.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Julie Keeps Quiet. New Europe Film Sales. 15 April 2024.
  2. Balaga. Marta. 22 May 2024. 'Simon of the Mountain' Nabs Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prize. Variety. 24 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Julie Keeps Quiet. New Europe Film Sales. 15 April 2024.
  4. Web site: New Europe Film Sales Boards ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ by Leonardo Van Dijl (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Leo. Barraclough. 19 May 2023. 15 April 2024.
  5. Web site: Julie Keeps Quiet selected by Semaine de la Critique. Film i Väst. 15 April 2024. 15 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Cannes Critics’ Week Unveils 2024 Selection – Full List & Details. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. 15 April 2024. 15 April 2024.
  7. Web site: The Screenings Guide of the 77th Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024. Festival de Cannes. 8 May 2024.