We are delighted to announce that Leonardo van Dijl’s JULIE KEEPS QUIET has been officially selected as Belgium’s submission for the 97th Academy Awards® in the Best International Feature Film category!

This compelling film has already captured international attention, premiering at Cannes’ Semaine de la Critique, where it won both the Prix SACD and the Prix Fondation GAN. JULIE KEEPS QUIET has been widely lauded for its striking visual style and nuanced exploration of pressing issues such as power dynamics in education, abuse and the perspective of a survivor at its core.