France 2023Language:FrenchSubtitles:EnglishDirector:Adrien BeauWriter:Adrien Beau, Hadrien BouvierCinematographer:David ChizalletEditor:Alan JobartMusic:Martin Le Nouvel, Maïa XifarasSound:Charlotte Comte, Laura Chelfi, Simon ApostolouWith:Kacey Mottet Klein, Ariane Labed, Grégoire Colin, Vassili SchneiderProducer:Judith Lou Lévy, Eve Robin, Lola Pacchioni, Marco PacchioniProduction Company:Les Films du Bal, Master MoviesDistributor:Lighthouse Home Entertainment Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG90 min, Colour

Based on Alexei Tolstoy’s chillingly romantic tale “La Famille du Vourdalak”, the film tells the story of a village family in Russia in the 18th century. Following the return of the patriarch from a campaign of revenge, his family notices changes in him. Has he become a vourdalak? Director Adrien Beau loves the cinema of the 1960s and 70s. In his feature-film debut, shot on 16mm with natural light and handmade special effects, Beau continuously tightens the tension screw. Paranoia and horror mount within the family as they desperately try to find out if there is anything human left inside their father. Screen Daily certifies “cult potential”.

Director's Biography:Adrien Beau, born in Paris in 1981, is a French filmmaker whose films are characterized by a unique visual style and a preference for historical themes. He is recognized for his ability to create complex, atmospheric worlds.

Director's Filmography:
2011 IRREGULAR SEASONING (SHORT)
2009 THE LITTLE MERMAID (SHORT)