Foudre
By Carmen Jaquier
Switzerland, at the beginning of the last century: the young Elisabeth must suddenly leave the convent and return to her family. The mysterious death of her older sister pushes her to defy social norms and explore the paths to emancipation. Carmen Jaquier's first feature film combines the power of the Swiss mountains with the fervour of a story of female emancipation, delivered with sensuality and emotion. With remarkable actors and brilliant camera work, "Foudre" transcends time.
Festivals: Toronto International Film Festival TIFF; San Sebastian Film Festival; Marrakech International Film Festival - Director's Award
French-speaking swiss release on March 29th 2023
Section Out of competition - Fiction
Original language(s) French
Subtitle(s) English
- Director(s)
- Carmen Jaquier
- Writer(s)
- Carmen Jaquier
Casting
- Lilith Grasmug
- Lou Iff
- Diana Gervalla
- Benjamin Python
- Noah Watzlawick
- Mermoz Melchior
- Sabine Timoteo
- Barbara Tobola
- François Revaclier
- Léa Gigon
- Marco Calamandrei
Distributor
- Sister Distribution
Production
- Close Up films
Cinematographer
- Marine Atlan
Music
- Nicolas Rabaeus
Sound
- Carlos Ibañez-Diaz
- Raphaël Sohier
- Denis Séchaud
Editor
- Xavier Sirven
- Duration
- 92'
- Year
- 2022
- Production country
- Switzerland
- Status
- Regional Premiere
Saturday 18 March
19:00
Espace Pitoëff - Grande salle
sold out - in case of cancellation, tickets will be put back on sale before the screening
Closing ceremony of the FIFDH 2023 – In presence of the film's team
