Written & Directed by Sophie Jarvis
2022 | Canada/Switzerland | 98’
Starring Grace Glowicki, Alexandra Roberts, Quelemia Sparrow, Lochlyn Munro, Cloe Sparrow-Crawford, Antoine Desrochers
Available in Canada on Apple, CBC Gem | World Sales TVCO International
Synopsis
Set in the seemingly peaceful Okanagan, a distraught cannery worker discovers an invasive insect that could threaten the livelihood of her entire town. Until Branches Bend is a compelling debut drama from writer-director Sophie Jarvis (TIFF ’12’s The Worst Day Ever) that examines how nature can interrupt our best-laid plans.
Select Film Festivals & Awards
Toronto International Film Festival 2022 - World Premiere
Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere
SXSW Film Festival 2023 - US Premiere
Beijing International Film Festival 2023 - Asia Premiere
Locarno International Film Festival 2023 - Suisse Panorama
Solothurn Film Festival 2023 - Prix de Soleuere Winner
Vancouver International Film Festival 2022 - Best BC Film
Athena Film Festival 2023 - Netflix Breakthrough Award Winner