A person is playing tennis in an indoor hall and is about to hit the ball.

Screenings

Friday 03/21 20:00

Library – Polan's Hall

Language: Flemish, French
Subtitles: Czech

Julie Keeps Quiet

(Julie zwijgt)

Teenage Julie, the local tennis school’s top talent and coach Jeremy’s favourite, is put on the spot when Jeremy is unexpectedly suspended for the suicide of a young woman who was a star junior player a few years earlier. Julie gradually realises the nature of her relationship with her coach and those around her urge her to speak up. But Julie keeps quiet.

The film’s muted colours and the allusive narrative reflect the protagonist’s introverted nature. The slow pace, the absence of excess words and the modest use of expressive devices help to build a constrictive atmosphere. Gradually, however, subtle changes occur – colours brighten, and shots widen and deepen.

Female Gaze

Children and Youth Women's rights Europe

Basic information about the film

Title	Julie Keeps Quiet
Original Title	Julie zwijgt
Original Language	Flemish, French
Znění	original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech
Subtitles	Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening)
Film type	Feature film
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	Belgium, Sweden
Length	100 min.
Director	Leonardo Van Dijl

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Michaela Studená

All screenings

03/21 20:00

Library – Polan's Hall
Bedřicha Smetany 13, Plzeň

Discussion
Michaela Studená,

Language: Flemish, French
Subtitles: Czech

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