Jasmin Gordon’s gripping debut feature, “The Courageous,” exposes the hidden face of a seemingly prosperous Switzerland. The film follows Jule, an eccentric single mother struggling to build a future for her children in a society that is merciless to those pushed to the margins.
Balancing hope and disillusionment, this moving film explores invisible poverty and the strength it takes to survive with nothing. The Swiss-American director also challenges our ideas of motherhood and moral integrity through an intimate, layered portrait of a woman rarely seen on screen, brought to life by Ophélia Kolb.
Awarded at the Zurich Film Festival, “The Courageous” marks a bold and deeply human first feature.
- Montréal – Starting April 11
Cinéma Beaubien, 2396 Beaubien Street East, Montréal, QC
cinemabeaubien.com
- Québec City – Starting April 11
Cinéma Le Clap, Place Ste-Foy, 2580 Blvd (entrance via Bernardin-Morin Street), Québec City, QC
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- Toronto – Starting April 18
Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP, 55 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
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Don’t miss this powerful and thought-provoking film from the new Swiss cinema!
