We Believe You (On Vous Croit)
Winner of the Spiorad Na Féile/Spirit of the Festival Award for Best Film and Lookout Award at the 70th Cork International Film Festival, 'We Believe You' closes out the CIFF Selects season. Today, Alice stands before a judge, knowing there's no room for error. She must speak up for her children and confront their father, as custody is being called into question. Can she make their voices heard and protect them before it's too late?
"We believe you" are the words that Alice and her children are dying to hear, in the soulless courtroom that feels far, too far away from the reality of what their life is.
Sharp as a knife, We Believe You doesn’t lose its way into flashbacks or overly explanatory dialogue. It takes us through the court hearing in real time for nearly one hour. One hour during which the coldness of legal language attempts to coexist with the urgency of the emotions conveyed. One incredibly lively and intense hour, making this film one of the most revelatory and powerful experiences of the year.
The film will be introduced by a CIFF Programmer and the audience is invited to stay afterwards for a hosted Cine Club discussion.
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CIFF Selects Cine Club @ GATE Screen:
A brand-new season of curated film previews and hosted discussions, presented in GATE Screen at The Arc Cinema, Cork’s dedicated space for indie productions and international films.
GATE Screen – located in Screen 6 at our Principal Venue Partner, The Arc Cinema Cork – showcases curated indie and international films all year round, including its ‘Stories Without Borders’ strand. Championing independent filmmakers and supporting local talent, GATE Screen offers a truly boutique arthouse cinema experience, with beautifully coloured soft velvet seating, intimate décor, double sofa seats and in-screen tables, creating the perfect setting for this carefully chosen series.
