In a farmhouse tucked away from prying eyes, the passage of time stands still within faded black-and-white frames. For Franciska, the world consists solely of the strange anatomy lessons her mother taught her and the dingy kitchen. When an unexpected pain shatters this silence, the boundaries in the young woman’s mind begin to dissolve. Director Nicolas Pesce plunges the audience into the very heart of a dark solitude. As elements of drama and horror intertwine, every corner of the house becomes a setting for an unsettling sense of anticipation. Franciska’s deepest desires slowly grow within the silence.

6 wins & 17 nominations