18 October 2023
Belgium/France 2022
88 Minutes
Director: Emmanuelle Nicot
Featuring an extraordinary performance from Zelda Samson as Dalva, a 12-year-old girl who is home-schooled and hidden from society by her father. When one evening the police forcibly take her into foster care, Dalva must learn to understand that her father’s abuse is not what real love is. With the help of her new roommate Samia and social worker Jayden, she gradually steps into a childhood that was almost lost.
Rotterdam International Film Festival 2023 – Winner – Audience Award