| Director: | Fien Troch |
|---|---|
| Production: | Mirage (Elisa Heene), Prime Time (Antonino Lombardo), Tarantula,
Les Films du Fleuve, Topkapi Films, Tabiki Film,
Agat Films |
| Running Time: | 103’ |
| Language: | English |
| Country: | Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France |
| Main Cast: | Cathalina Geeraerts, Felix Heremans, Greet Verstraete, Serdi Faki Alici, Els Deceukelier, Maya Louisa Sterkendries, Robby Cleiren, Sara De Bosschere |
| Screenplay: | Fien Troch |
| Cinematographer: | Frank van den Eeden |
| Editor: | Nico Leunen |
| Production Designer: | Natalia Treviño, Sanne Rubbrecht |
Cinema
Holly
Venezia 80 Competition
Synopsis
15-year-old Holly calls her school to say she is staying home for the day. Soon after, a fire breaks out at the school, killing several students. With everyone touched by the tragedy, the community comes together, trying to heal.
Anna, a teacher, intrigued by Holly and her strange premonition, invites her to join the volunteering group she runs. Holly’s presence seems to bring peace of mind, warmth, and hope to those she encounters. But soon, people begin to seek out Holly and her cathartic energy, demanding more and more from the young girl.
Director’s Statement
Holly takes place in a community that was recently struck by a deep trauma. In this setting Holly appears, a character onto whom the community unconsciously projects all their needs and beliefs. For me the group dynamic was very important in this process. I wanted to create a schizophrenic filmic experience with the combination of grief and madness of the characters and situations, manifested by the rhythm of the storytelling. The film begins with a calm build-up, before plunging into pure chaos towards the end. On the one side the film has something very grounded but then there are moments when mystical elements emerge, and one starts doubting Holly’s special gift.
Production/Distribution
PRODUCTION 1: Elisa Heene – Mirage
Rue d’Alost 7-11
1000 – Brussels, Belgium
Tel. +32 484159034
elisa@miragefilms.be
http://www.miragefilms.be/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirage_be/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miragefilmsbe /
PRODUCTION 2: Antonino Lombardo – Prime Time
Potaerdegatstraat, 18A
1080 – Brussels, Belgium
Tel. +32 475370164
nino@prime-time.be
http://www.prime-time.be/
OTHER COPRODUCTIONS: Tarantula, Topkapi, Tabiki Films, Les Films du Fleuve, Agat Films
WORLD SALES: Fionnuala Jamison - MK2 Films
55, Rue Traversière
75012 – Paris, France
Tel. +33 144673030
intlsales@mk2.com
http://mk2films.com/en
ITALIAN DISTRIBUTION: Ilaria Ricci – Minerva Pictures
Via Marcella, 6
00153 – Roma, Italia
Tel. +39 0684242430
Mob. +39 3286122100
i.ricci@minervapictures.com
http://www.minervapictures.com
PRESS OFFICE: Viviana Andriani - Rendez-Vous Pr
75 rue des Martyrs
75018 – Paris, France
Tel. +33 142663635
Mob. +33 680168139
viviana@rv-press.com
ITALIAN PRESS OFFICE: Alessio Piccirillo - Manzo Piccirillo
Via Marcella, 6 (c/o Minerva Pictures)
00153 – Roma, Italia
Tel. +39 39328580
Mob. +39 3470133173
info@manzopiccirillo.com
