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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Release year: 2024
Country: Belgium/Sweden
Director: Leonardo van Dijl
Runtime: 1hr 37min
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Chronic Youth Film Festival
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
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
