THE DAZZLED

Synopsis / Camille, 12, passionate about circus, is the eldest of a large family. One day, her parents enter a religious community based on sharing and solidarity in which they fully invest. The girl must accept a way of living that questions her desires and her own torments. Gradually, indoctrination becomes sectarian. Camille will have to fight to assert her freedom and save her brothers and sisters.

Directed by /

Sarah Suco

Written by /

Sarah Suco, Nicolas Silhol

Cast /

Camille Cottin, Jean-Piette Darroussin, Eric Caravaca, Céleste Brunnquell

Production /

Epithète Films, Mon Voisin Productions

Coproduction /

France 3 Cinéma

Distribution /

Pyramide Distribution

International sales /

Pyramide International

Release date /

20 November 2019

Awards and festivals /

Fondation Barriere Cinema Award 2019
Rome Festival, Alice Nella Cita Award for Best Picture 2019
Bienne Festival, Célestine Award for Best Picture 2019
Sarlat Festival, Public Award and Best Actress in a Leading Role 2019
Festival du film francophone d'Angoulême 2019
Colcoa Festival 2019, Los Angeles
Cinemania Festival 2019, Montreal
Rendez-vous français du cinéma 2019, New York
Music and cinema festival La Baule 2019
Arras International Festival 2019
Jean Carmet Festival Moulins 2019
Arte Mare Festival Bastia 2019
Effervescence Festival Macon 2019
St Jean de Luz International Festival 2019
Festival Jeune Public Paris 2019 (Mon Premier Festival)
Les Oeillades Festival Albi 2019