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Earwig

    Feature Film | 2020-2021 | Mystery, Thriller | Belgium, France, United Kingdom

    Main data

    DirectorLucile Hadžihalilović
    Written byGeoff Cox, Lucile Hadžihalilović, Brian Catling (literary source)
    ProductionPetit Film [fr], Anti-Worlds Releasing Ltd [uk], Frakas Productions S.P.R.L. [be], Rook Films [uk]
    DistributorGoodfellas / Wild Bunch Distribution [fr], Anti-Worlds Releasing Ltd [uk], New Story [fr]

    Shooting data

    LocationsBelgium

    Project data

    Budget2,6 M€
    Film financing
    Length of movie114 min
    Aspect ratioCinemascope (1 : 2,39)

    Cast

    Trailers/Videos

    • Trailer/Video on Youtube

    Stills

    Posters

    • French

    Brief synopsis

    Somewhere in Europe, mid-20th century. Albert is employed to look after Mia, a girl with teeth of ice. Mia never leaves their apartment, where the shutters are always closed. The telephone rings regularly and the Master enquires after Mia’s wellbeing. Until the day Albert is instructed that he must prepare the child to leave...

    Cast

    ActorRole nameVoice actor / SpeakerVoice actor
    Paul HiltonAlbert [L]
    Romane HemelaersMia [L]
    Romola GaraiCeleste [L]
    Alex LawtherLaurence [L]
    Peter Van Den BeginThe Stranger [SR]
    Anastasia RobinMarie [SR]
    Michael PasThe Dentist [SR]
    Isabelle de HertoghThe Concierge [SR]
    Marie BosThe Receptionist [SR]

    Crew

    ActivityNameComment
    Director of photographyJonathan Ricquebourg
    Steadicam operatorOlivier Merckx
    Costume designerJackye Fauconnier
    DirectorLucile Hadžihalilović
    Script supervisorMarie Chaduc
    EditorAdam Finch
    Lighting assistantLucie Bojarski
    Key makeup artistAnne Moralis
    ComposerAugustin Viard
    Music producerWarren Ellis
    ProducerAmélie Jacquis
    Petit Film    		Petit Film
    ProducerJean des Forêts
    Petit Film    		Petit Film
    ProducerAndrew Starke
    Anti-Worlds    		Anti-Worlds
    Co-producerJean-Yves Roubin
    Frakas Productions    		Frakas Productions
    Co-producerCassandre Warnauts
    Frakas Productions    		Frakas Productions
    Production designerJulia Irribarria
    Production managerSerge Catoire
    ScreenwriterGeoff Cox
    ScreenwriterLucile Hadžihalilović
    Literary sourceBrian Catling
    novel    		novel
    Production sound mixerBruno Schweisguth
    Sound re-recording mixerBenoît Biral
    Sound designerKen Yasumoto

    Production companies

    CompanyComment
    Anti-Worlds Releasing Ltd [uk]
    Petit Film [fr]
    Frakas Productions S.P.R.L. [be]
    coproduction    		coproduction
    Rook Films [uk]

    Distribution / Sales companies

    CompanyComment
    Goodfellas / Wild Bunch Distribution [fr]
    International Sales    		International Sales
    Anti-Worlds Releasing Ltd [uk]
    New Story [fr]

    Facilities

    DepartmentCompanyComment
    Finance/Law/InsuranceScreen.Brussels Fund [be]
    capital support    		capital support

    Awards

    Award winnerYearAwardCategory 
    Lucile Hadžihalilović2021San Sebastián International Film Festival [es]
    Special Mention    		Special MentionWinner
    Lucile Hadžihalilović2021Int. Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg [de]
    Pushing The Boundaries    		Pushing The BoundariesNominated

    Festivals

    YearCountryFestivalComment
    2022AustriaCrossing Europe
    European Panorama Fiction    		European Panorama Fiction
    2021CanadaTIFF - Toronto International Film Festival
    Platform    		Platform
    2021SpainSan Sebastian Film Festival (Zinemaldia)
    Official Selection    		Official Selection

    Cinema releases and premieres

    TypeCountryDateComment
    Theatre releaseFranceWednesday, 18/01/2023
    Theatre releaseUnited KingdomFriday, 10/06/2022
    PremiereFriday, 10/09/2021TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival [ca]