Wars (film) explained

Wars
Native Name:
Director:Nicolas Roy
Producer:Nicolas Comeau
Starring:Éléonore Loiselle
David La Haye
Fanny Mallette
Cinematography:Philippe Roy
Editing:Nicolas Roy
Studio:1976 Productions
Distributor:Be For Films
Runtime:84 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:French

Wars (French: Guerres) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Nicolas Roy and released in 2021.[1] The film stars Éléonore Loiselle as Emma Ducharme, a young military cadet who is sexually assaulted by her commanding officer (David La Haye) after they are stationed in Eastern Europe.[1]

The cast also includes Fanny Mallette and Martine Francke.[2]

The film premiered in competition at the 2021 Karlovy Vary Film Festival,[3] where Loiselle won the award for Best Actress.[4]

It was acquired for commercial distribution by Be For Films.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Guy Lodge, "‘Wars’ Review: A Female Soldier Battles Her Abuser in Tense Québécois Psychodrama". Variety, August 30, 2021.
  2. Neil Young, "‘Wars’: Karlovy Vary Review". Screen Daily, August 25, 2021.
  3. Leo Barraclough, "Karlovy Vary-Bound Military Drama ‘Wars’ Debuts Trailer". Variety, August 20, 2021.
  4. Ben Dalton, "Serbian refugee drama ‘As Far As I Can Walk’ wins five awards at Karlovy Vary 2021". Screen Daily, August 28, 2021.
  5. Orlando Parfitt, "Be For Films picks up Karlovy Vary competition title ‘Wars’". Screen Daily, July 2, 2021.