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Julie Keeps Quiet (12A)

Members Screening

,Cinema 2

Leonardo van Dijl’s first feature film is a gripping psychological drama told from the perspective of a young athlete in crisis.

Julie is a talented teen tennis player at an elite academy, fully devoted to the sport. But when the school’s former star commits suicide, everything changes. Her coach is suspended over misconduct allegations, and Julie’s close bond with coach is questioned.

As the story unfolds, we follow Julie as she quietly processes the tragedy and confronts her own complex relationship with the coach. Shot with emotional intimacy by cinematographer Nicolas Karakatsanis (I, Tonya, Cruella), the film is a subtle, tense character study.

Van Dijl not only centres Julie’s perspective but also critiques a system that prizes success over safety, one that allows abuse to go unchecked. Julie’s silence becomes a powerful act of resistance, exposing the institution’s failure to protect its own.

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Film information
  • Release year   2024
  • Country   Belgium/Sweden
  • Director   Leonardo van Dijl
  • Runtime   1hr 37min

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

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