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'The Green Eyes': A Tale of Siblings, Sleep, and Hope
4 Aug
Summary
- Film 'The Green Eyes' opens Locarno Film Festival on August 5.
- Directors explore 'resignation syndrome' through a child's perspective.
- Kinology has pre-sold the film to multiple international territories.
Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh's new film, 'The Green Eyes,' is set to open the Locarno Film Festival on August 5, premiering at the Piazza Grande. The film, which Kinology is representing as its sales agent, has already been pre-sold to territories including Benelux, Switzerland, Turkey, and former Yugoslavia.
Directed by the duo behind 'Gagarine,' 'The Green Eyes' explores a condition known as 'resignation syndrome.' The narrative follows Chaya, a young girl in France's Landes region, who attempts to awaken her brother Nour from a mysterious sleep after their family faces eviction.
The filmmakers were inspired by real cases of children affected by this syndrome, stating their intention to explore the dreams of these children. They emphasized the importance of grounding the film in reality while venturing into fiction and magical elements, inspired by real-life encounters with doctors and individuals who have recovered from the condition.
'The Green Eyes' combines the directors' signature blend of social and magical realism, with filming taking place in the atmospheric Landes forest. The production team also collaborated with screenwriter Guillaume Laurant, known for 'Amélie.' The film's themes revolve around hope, imagination, and the resilience of children facing adversity.
