Belgium, France | 2026 | French
Original Title : Un Detour Par Diane
Screenplay : Ann Sirot, Raphaël Balboni
Editor : Sophie Vercruysse, Raphaël Balboni
Cast : Ninon Borsei, Sandrine Blancke, Lucas Meister, Peter Van Den Begin, Naidra Ayadi, Jo Deseure
Premiere : Asia Premiere

Festivals :

Venice Film Festival 2026 | Namur Francophone Film Festival 2026 | Cinémania 2026

Award :

Orizzonti Best Film Award, Venice Film Festival 2026 | Best Screenplay Award, Namur Francophone Film Festival 2026

Synopsis :

Diane both hates and desires men. Her mother was raped three years before Diane was born. When Diane learns the truth, she becomes determined to avenge her mother. But her mother has a different wish: to reclaim the life she never had. As Diane wants to remember the painful past and her mother tries to forget it, tensions grow between them.

Directors Bio :

Belgian filmmaking duo, Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni, have created eight short films and three features, known for quirky storytelling and spontaneous performances. Their films include Madly In Life, The (Ex)perience of Love and Diane In The Loop, which played at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

Sales

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