Leonardo van Dijl is a writer and director based in Belgium. His latest short film STEPHANIE (2020) was selected for the Official Competition of Cannes, San Sebastian and TIFF as well as over 150 other film festivals where it received various national and international awards. Leonardo’s feature debut JULIE KEEPS QUIET, a co-production between De Wereldvrede, Les Films du Fleuve, Hobab and Film i Väst, will have its World premiere in May 2024 at the prestigious Critics’ Week of the Cannes Film Festival.
As the star player at an elite tennis academy, Julie’s life revolves around the game she loves. When her coach falls under investigation and is suddenly suspended, all of the club's players are encouraged to speak up. But Julie decides to keep quiet.
Tessa Van den Broeck, Ruth Becquart, Koen De Bouw, Claire Bodson, Laurent Caron
DoP Nicolas Karakatsanis Editor Bert Jacobs Music Caroline Shaw Sound Design Boris Debackere, Gustaf Berger, Arne Winderickx
Gilles De Schryver, Gilles Coulier, Wouter Sap, Roxanne Sarkozi
Leonardo Van Dijl, Ruth Becquart