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French | On vous croit |
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Cinematography | Pépin Struye |
Edited by | Nicolas Bier |
Music by | Lolita Del Pino |
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Distributed by | The Party Film Sales |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
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Language | French |
We Believe You (French : On vous croit) is a 2025 Belgian drama film directed by Arnaud Dufeys, Charlotte Devillers in their first feature. The film follows Alice, who stands before a judge, knowing there is no room for error. She must speak up for her children, as her custody is being called into question. [1] [2]
It was selected in Perspectives at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival and was screened on 17 February 2025. [3] [4]
Alice, a 40-year-old mother, fights to protect her children in a justice system that scrutinizes her instead of their father. As she struggles to make their fears heard, the film explores the challenges women face and how the legal system handles family and domestic violence.
The film written, directed and produced by Arnaud Dufeys, Charlotte Devillers, stars Myriem Akheddiou and Laurent Capelluto. The film was produced by Makintosh with support from the Film and Audiovisual Centre. The film has backing from the Belgian National Lottery, Be TV, RTBF, Proximus and the federal Tax Shelter initiative via Shelter Prod/ING. It was filmed in Brussels and wrapped up in May 2024. [5]
We Believe You had its world premiere on 17 February 2025, as part of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, in Perspectives. [6]
The film will compete in Feature Film Competition 2025 at the 26th edition of the International Music & Cinema Festival in Marseille that will take place from March 24 to 29, 2025. [7]
The film selected in the newly formed Perspectives competition will compete for Best First Feature Award. [8] [9]
Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | GWFF Best First Feature Award Special Mention | We Believe You | Special Mention | [10] [11] |