Festivals - Cannes 2023: The distributor Eurozoom brings the best of European independent cinema in its luggages

By Mulder, 14 may 2023

This year the independent distributor Eurozoom will be present with two films that we advise you not to miss if you are at the Cannes festival.

If only i could hibernate (Si seulement je pouvais hiberner) (Un certain regard) 

Directed by Zoljargal Purevdash 
Written by Zoljargal Purevdash
Starring Batmandakh Batchuluun, Ganchimeg Sandagdorj, Batsaikhan Battulga, Urnukhbayar Battogtokh, Purevdulam Natsagbadam, Davaasamba Sharav, Sukhee Lodonchuluun, Batzorig Sukhee, Battsooj Uurtsaikh, Nominjiguur Tsend, Tuguldur Batsaikhan
Cinematography : Davaanyam Delgerjargal
Edited by Alexandra Strauss        
Distributed by Eurozoom (France)
Release date : NC
Running time : 98 minutes
Synopsis :  Ulzii, a teenager from an underprivileged neighborhood of Ulaanbaatar, is determined to win a science contest to get a scholarship. His illiterate mother finds a job in the countryside, leaving him and his brother and sister behind, despite the harsh winter. Torn between the need to take care of his siblings and his desire to study for the contest, Ulzii has no choice but to put himself in danger to provide for his family.

Laissez-moi (Acid Cannes 2023, film d’ouverture)

Written and directed by Maxime Rappaz
Produced by Yan Decoppet, Gabriela Bussmann
Starring  Jeanne Balibar, Thomas Sarbacher, Pierre-Antoine Dubey, Véronique Mermoud
Music by Antoine Bodson
Cinematography : Benoit Dervaux
Distributed by Eurozoom (France)
Release date : NC
Running time : 92 minutes
Un film de Maxime Rappaz
Synopsis : Claudine devotes her whole life to her son. However, every Tuesday, she gives herself a break and goes to a mountain hotel to meet with men who are passing through. When one of them decides to extend his stay for her, Claudine's daily life is turned upside down and she finds herself dreaming of another life.

(Source : press release)