SummaryKaty, a teenager, is force interned in a psychiatric facility after her mother dies. She rooms with Nabila and Carole, two other teens with different problems than Katy. From the beginning, Katy struggles to accept any help from the professionals and only has one thing on her mind: escape her prison and find her dad. The three girls have to find... Read More
Directed By:Virginie Gourmel
Written By:Micha Wald
Cavale
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Dec 5, 2019
60
As a trio, Viance, Zaghouani and Pellizari are bright and full of energy, and Gourmel allows their scenes together to play with improvisational looseness. Their vivacity lends purpose to the entire film.
Dec 2, 2019
60
Although there are some tonal and plot issues, Gourmel’s directorial debut finely captures the dangerous energy of being a teen, especially one who struggles to deal with her life. Cavale is an imperfect film, but it’s evidence that Gourmel will be a filmmaker to watch.
Nov 29, 2019
50
Gourmel's film never stops identifying with the teen; that unshowy compassion will win some viewers over to a debut feature whose pulse rate never rises to the level its plot would seem to demand.
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Production Company:
- Artémis Productions
- Point Prod
- Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF)
- VOO
- BE TV
- Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS)
- Shelter Prod
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
- Wallimage
- Office Fédéral de la Culture
- Cinéforom
- Loterie Suisse Romande
Release Date:Nov 29, 2019
Duration:1 h 35 m
Awards
Magritte Awards, Belgium
• 2 Nominations
Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF)
• 1 Nomination
