Worldwide gross sales agent Salaud Morisset has acquired world rights to “Silent Rebel” (À bras-le-corps), the debut characteristic from Swiss director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo. The movie is about to have its world premiere within the new Highlight part on the upcoming Venice Movie Pageant. Selection debuts an unique clip right here.

“Silent Rebel” tells the story of 15-year-old Emma, who turns into pregnant after a rape. Defying her oppressive rural Protestant neighborhood, Emma embarks on a journey of self-determination, remodeling her trauma right into a catalyst for emancipation whereas confronting the ethical hypocrisy of her village and the lingering shadows of World Battle II.

“The movie follows the rising motion of ladies filmmakers who’re reinterpreting Twentieth-century historic occasions by way of a feminist lens, highlighting girls’s narratives which have usually been ignored,” Salaud Morisset stated in a press release.

Salaud Morisset and Sgualdo beforehand partnered on her brief movie “You Can’t Do Every thing at As soon as, However You Can Depart Every thing at As soon as,” which premiered in Administrators’ Fortnight at Cannes.

Francois Morisset stated: “Within the spirit of current European movies that revisit Twentieth-century historical past – akin to ‘Piccolo Corpo,’ ‘Vermiglio’ and ‘The Sound of Falling’ – Marie-Elsa’s debut characteristic resonates deeply with up to date points. By means of the fierce willpower of Emma, portrayed with breathtaking depth and charisma by newcomer actress Lila Gueneau, the movie explores the value of emancipation, the resilience of the human spirit, and the very important pressure of youth.”

Produced by Elena Tatti and Nicolas Wittwer for Field Productions, “Silent Rebel” is a co-production with Hélicotronc (Belgium), Offshore (France), and RTS – Radio Télévision Suisse, with help from Eurimages, the Council of Europe, Federal Workplace of Tradition (FOC), Cinéforom and the Loterie Romande, the Cinema and Audiovisual Centre of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Shelter Prod, Taxshelter.be and ING, the Belgian Federal Authorities’s Tax Shelter, the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Area, CNC, and MEDIA Desk Switzerland.

Distribution in Switzerland shall be managed by Outdoors the Field.