Silent Rebellion

Critically acclaimed in Venice, Silent Rebellion is a beautifully crafted WWII-era drama set in rural Switzerland at a time of rigid social codes and male domination.

When a young housemaid finds herself at odds with her puritanical village, she must summon extraordinary courage to chart her own future. Director Marie-Elsa Sgualdo’s assured debut pairs handsome period production values with a stirring story of women’s rights and personal autonomy.

Anchored by a breakout performance from Lila Gueneau, the film is both intimate and sweeping—an engrossing portrait of quiet resistance that resonates far beyond its historical setting.