Julie Keeps Quiet

Synopsis

The film follows Julie, a top-ranked player at an elite tennis academy. Her life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach is investigated and suddenly suspended, all club members are encouraged to speak up about what they know. But Julie chooses to remain silent…

Production Facts

Film i Väst’s co-production "Julie Keeps Quiet", directed by Leonardo van Dijl, was selected for the Semaine de la Critique section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film was also Belgium’s official Oscar submission. Script writers: Leonardo van Dijl and Ruth Becquart.

The lead roles are played by Tessa Van den Broeck (Julie), Ruth Becquart (Liesbeth), Koen De Bouw (Tom), Claire Bodson (Sofie), and Laurent Caron (Jeremy).

Leonardo van Dijl is a screenwriter and director based in Belgium. His previous short film "Stephanie" (2020) was nominated for the Official Competition at Cannes, San Sebastian, and Toronto, and has been shown at over 150 festivals worldwide. "Julie Keeps Quiet" is his feature debut.

Producers: De Wereldvrede – Gilles De Schryver, Gilles Coulier, Wouter Sap, and Roxanne Sarkozi – in co-production with Les Films du Fleuve, Hobab, Nima Yousefi, and Film i Väst. In collaboration with New Europe Film Sales, Blue Morning Picture, Paradiso Films, and Proximus. Sales: New Europe Film Sales. Supported by The Flemish Audiovisual Fund, the Centre du Cinéma et de l’Audiovisuel of the French Community in Belgium, The Belgian Tax Shelter, Proximus, New Dawn, and Film i Väst.

The film is co-produced with Hobab and Film i Väst, with parts of the post-production handled by West Sweden-based Auditory and Tint.

2 awards, 2 nominations

Festival de Cannes — 2024