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]
| Wars | |
|---|---|
| French | Guerres |
| Directed by | Nicolas Roy |
| Written by | Cynthia Tremblay |
| Produced by | Nicolas Comeau |
| Starring | Éléonore Loiselle David La Haye Fanny Mallette |
| Cinematography | Philippe Roy |
| Edited by | Nicolas Roy |
Production company | 1976 Productions |
| Distributed by | Be For Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
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]
References
edit- ^ a b Guy Lodge, "‘Wars’ Review: A Female Soldier Battles Her Abuser in Tense Québécois Psychodrama". Variety, August 30, 2021.
- ^ Neil Young, "‘Wars’: Karlovy Vary Review". Screen Daily, August 25, 2021.
- ^ Leo Barraclough, "Karlovy Vary-Bound Military Drama ‘Wars’ Debuts Trailer". Variety, August 20, 2021.
- ^ Ben Dalton, "Serbian refugee drama ‘As Far As I Can Walk’ wins five awards at Karlovy Vary 2021". Screen Daily, August 28, 2021.
- ^ Orlando Parfitt, "Be For Films picks up Karlovy Vary competition title ‘Wars’". Screen Daily, July 2, 2021.
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