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'Violation' is a 2020 Canadian drama horror film directed and written by Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli. It is the feature film debut of the two directors, who have collaborated on several short films displayed at film festivals worldwide. The film stars Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombe, Obi Abili, Jasmin Geljo, and Cynthia Ashperger.

The film premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. It had its US premiere at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on February 1, 2021.

Synopsis



"A traumatic betrayal drives a woman towards a vengeful extremity."

A woman embarks on a campaign of revenge after she is sexually assaulted by her brother-in-law and not believed by her sister.

Cast



The cast include:

* Madeleine Sims-Fewer as Miriam

* Anna Maguire as Greta

* Jesse LaVercombe as Dylan

* Obi Abili as Caleb

* Jasmin Geljo as Ivan

* Cynthia Ashperger as Jelena

Production



Deepa Mehta, whom Mancinelli had worked for as an assistant, served as executive producer, along with David Hamilton, Franois Dagenais and David James.

Release



The film had its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival in the section 'Midnight Madness' on September 14, 2020. The film also premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival on February 1, 2021, in the 'Midnight' section. In December 2020, streaming service Shudder announced it had purchased streaming rights for the film. It was released on Shudder on March 25, 2021.

'Chronological festival summary list:'

* Toronto International Film Festival 2020 (world premiere)

* Festival du Nouveau Cinma

* Vancouver International Film Festival

* Calgary International Film Festival

* Saskatoon Fantastic Film Festival

* Sundance Film Festival 2021 (international premiere)

* Victoria Film Festival

* SXSW (South by Southwest) Film Festival

Reception



Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a "Certified Fresh" approval rating of , based on reviews from critics, with an average rating of . The website's critics consensus reads, "'Violation' presents a powerful depiction of one woman's trauma -- and its uncomfortably gripping aftermath." 'Violation', which is described as "decidedly dark, potentially dangerous and probably deranged" and "flips the revenge genre on its head", was selected for the "Fantastic 7" genre festival initiative to highlight genre films at seven international film festivals. Critic Mike Crisolago has named it one of 30 films he is already "excited to see." 'Now Toronto' critic Norman Wilner called it "a major levelling up of their signature combination of rage and intensity". According to 'Variety' reviewer Tomris Laffley, "Despite some heavy-handed choices, Madeleine Sims-Fewer and Dusty Mancinelli pack a profound gut-punch with their debut feature."

Awards and nominations

The film received five Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, for Best Actress (Sims-Fewer), Best Supporting Actor (LaVercombe), Best Sound Editing (Matthew Chan, Ida Marci), Best Sound Mixing (Matthew Chan) and the John Dunning Best First Feature Award.Brent Furdyk, [https://etcanada.com/news/762082/canadian-screen-awards-announces-2021-film-nominations/ "Canadian Screen Awards Announces 2021 Film Nominations"]. 'ET Canada', March 30, 2021.

* TIFF Rising Star - Madeleine Sims-Fewer

*Emerging Canadian Artist Award - Calgary International Film Festival

* Emerging Canadian Director Award - Vancouver International Film Festival

*ACTRA Awards - Outstanding Performance - Jesse LaVercombe

* Directors Guild of Canada Discovery Award (nominee)

*Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards (nominee): Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor - Madeleine Sims-Fewer

References




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