Attention, body horror enthusiasts! An exhilarating foray into shock cinema is on the horizon. The talented Julia Ducournau, known for her chilling films Raw and Titane, is preparing to release her much-anticipated third project, titled Alpha. Ducournau’s ascent in the industry was marked by her stunning achievement as only the second female director to snag the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Recently, Alpha was presented to eager distributors at the Cannes market, with indie giant Neon reportedly securing rights to distribute the film. If that’s not enough to ignite your excitement, a striking new teaser poster for Alpha has just been revealed—check it out below!
On the production front, the team behind Alpha includes Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis from Petit Film, as well as Eric and Nicolas Altmayer from Mandarin & Compagnie, partnering with Frakas Productions. International sales during this year’s Cannes Film Festival are being handled by Charades and FilmNation Entertainment. In an enticing teaser from last year, these entities shared their enthusiasm: “Alpha represents Julia’s most personal and profound exploration to date, and we can’t wait for audiences worldwide to experience the story as much as we did. We are eagerly anticipating bringing the film to market in Cannes and collaborating on sales for the first time.” As for the story itself? That intriguing detail is still a mystery, leaving us even more curious about the film.
To hypothesize what this new project may involve, we can reflect on Ducournau’s prior films. Her debut, Raw, captivated audiences with the unsettling narrative of Justine, a committed vegetarian whose world is turned upside down during her first week at veterinary school. As she finds herself indulging in raw meat for the first time, a horrifying transformation begins, unveiling her true nature.
Similarly, Titane presented a daring story centered on Alexia, a dancer with a titanium plate in her head following a childhood car accident. As a series of brutal murders unfold, her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Vincent, a firefighter in a frantic quest for his long-lost child. The tension and visceral emotions in her films are palpable!
Source: Neon
