Dark Heart of the Forest
Nikolai, 16 years old, lives between his foster institution and host families. Lonely and haunted by the origins of his abandonment, he dreams of starting a family. When 15-year-old Camille, intriguing and brazen, arrives at his home, Nikolaï convinces her to go and live with him in the forest.
Screenplay: Serge Mirzabekiantz, Benjamin d’Aoust, Patrick Delperdange
Cinematography: Virginie Surdej
Editing: Julie Naas
Cast: Elsa Houben, Quito Rayon Richter, Aurélia Petit, Olivier Massart
Producer: Hélicotronc, Anthony Rey, Sacrebleu Productions, Ron Dyens
Production: HÉLICOTRONC & SACREBLEU PRODUCTIONS
Director
Born in Brussels in 1975. He has a bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts and Broadcasting and Communication Techniques from IDA. He graduated with distinction by directing his graduation film: «Loin des yeux ». After two remarkable short films, he directed his first feature film «Dark Heart of the Forest ». Currently, he is working on the screenplay for a new feature film.
MENA Premiere
Belgium
Fiction, 2021, Color, 104 min
French
Serge Mirzabekiantz