Nobody's Violence
| Nobody's Violence | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| French | Violence du corps de l'autre |
| Directed by | Denis Côté |
| Screenplay by | Denis Côté |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Vincent Biron |
| Edited by | Terence Chotard |
| Music by | Christopher White |
Production company | Voyelles Films |
| Distributed by | h264 |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
Nobody's Violence (French: Violence du corps de l'autre) is a 2026 French-language Canadian drama film, written and directed by Denis Côté. Starring Larissa Corriveau the film follows a solitary woman, Mira, bound to others by a "death pact."[1][2]
The film had its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 8, 2026, in the Main Competition section, where it competes for the Golden Leopard.[3][4]
Synopsis
Mira, a silent wanderer tied to mysterious death pacts, stops her aimless journey when she meets two free‑spirited forest dwellers and an unsettling young man. This brief stay makes her question the life she has been living.
Cast
- Larissa Corriveau as Mira
- Philippe Rebbot
- Xavier Bergeron
- Gabrielle Lazure
- Pierrette Robitaille
- Eve Pressault
- Amélie Dallaire
- Christian Lapointe
Production
Principal photography began in the Eastern Townships and Montreal on August 19, 2025, and concluded on September 16, 2025.[5]
A second block of filming took place in January 2026.[6]
Release
Nobody's Violence had its World Premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival on August 8, 2026, and competes for Golden Leopard.[7][8]
The film will be screened for its North American Premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in Wavelengths section in September 2026.[9][10] It will also screen as the opening film of the 2026 Festival du nouveau cinéma.[11]
On 4 October 2026, it will be showcased in Panorama section of the 2026 Vancouver International Film Festival.[12][13]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Locarno Film Festival | 15 August 2026 | Golden Leopard | Nobody's Violence | Nominated | [14] |
| Special Performance Mentions | Xavier Bergeron | Special Mention | [15] | ||
References
- ↑ Jean Siag (July 9, 2026). "Le nouveau film de Denis Côté en compétition à Locarno" [Denis Côté's new film is in competition at Locarno]. La Presse (in French). Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Locarno Film Festival – Nobody's Violence". Locarno Film Festival. July 9, 2026. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Balaga, Marta (July 9, 2026). "Locarno Festival Announces 'Adventurous' Lineup Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, Isabelle Huppert, Hong Sang-soo and Monica Bellucci". Variety. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (July 9, 2026). "Locarno: Lakeside Fest Unveils 2026 Selection With Hong Sang-soo, Basil Da Cunha, Gurvinder Singh & Denis Côté Pictures In Competition". Deadline. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Charles-Henri Ramond (September 18, 2025). "Denis Côté tourne Violence du corps de l'autre" [Denis Côté directs Violence of the Other's Body]. Films du Québec (in French). Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Marie-Eve Gratton (September 16, 2025). "Denis Côté tourne Violence du corps de l'autre" [Denis Côté directs Violence of the Other's Body]. CTVM (in French). Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Szalai, Georg (July 9, 2026). "Hong Sang-soo, Albert Serra, Vincent Grashaw Films Set for Locarno Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Del Don, Giorgia (July 9, 2026). "Locarno unveils its competition line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Katz, David (4 August 2026). "Toronto announces its Centrepiece, Wavelengths and Primetime strands". Cineuropa. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ "Nobody's Violence". Toronto International Film Festival. 4 August 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
- ↑ Marissa Groguhé, "Le nouveau film de Denis Côté en ouverture du FNC". La Presse, August 17, 2026.
- ↑ Alexandra, Kristi (26 August 2026). "VIFF 2026 Lineup Revealed, With True Stories in the Spotlight". Vancouver Magazine. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "Nobody's Violence". Vancouver International Film Festival. 26 August 2026. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ Ben Dalton (July 9, 2026). "Locarno unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo's 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes', Denis Cote's 'Nobody's Violence'". ScreenDaily. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ Georg Szalai (15 August 2026). "Locarno Film Festival Awards Go to 'You Don't Belong Here,' Hong Sangsoo, Monica Bellucci". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 August 2026.