EARWIG

By Lucile HADZIHALILOVIC

FILMIN - as DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, SPAIN

Fantasy - Completed 2021

Set in a world where dream and reality are constantly shifting, EARWIG is a dark fable of long-repressed secrets and awakening memories.

Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2021
Platform
San Sebastian FF 2021
Official selection Special prize.
Red Sea IFF 2021
Festival Favorites
    • Year of production
    • 2021
    • Genres
    • Fantasy, Thriller, Female director
    • Countries
    • FRANCE, BELGIUM, UNITED KINGDOM
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 114 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Lucile HADZIHALILOVIC
    • Synopsis
    • Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after 10-year-old Mia. His most important task is to see to her ice dentures, which must be changed several times a day. Every week, the telephone rings and The Master questions Albert about the girl’s wellbeing; every week he gives the same answers. Until one day The Master tells him that he must prepare the girl to leave…