Feu mon Amour (Extended version)

SHORT SYNOPSIS
Two women meet. They are drawn to each other. But on the path to love, there is a major obstacle: patriarchy.
Based on a true story.

LONG SYNOPSIS
During the divorce proceedings against her violent husband, an ambitious politician in the midst of an election campaign feels an unexpected attraction towards the woman lawyer representing her interests. Torn between personal doubts and patriarchal pressures, she faces a flourishing career and a budding love that could change everything.
Based on a true story.

  • Natalie Gilbert
    Director
  • Natalie Gilbert
    Writer
  • Natalie Gilbert
    Producer
  • Céline Bednarek
    Key Cast
    "Justine Beaulieu"
  • Natalie Gilbert
    Key Cast
    "Élise Forgeau"
  • Johan Barchéchath
    Key Cast
    "Harry Forgeau"
  • Albert Jeunehomme
    Key Cast
    "Dominique Ardois"
  • Francesco Nobile
    Key Cast
    "L'avocat"
  • Nisrine Bullaft
    Key Cast
    "La scripte"
  • Vincent Romeo
    Key Cast
    "Le barman"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Feu mon Amour (Version intégrale)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 4, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    3,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Belgium
  • Country of Filming:
    Belgium
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Natalie Gilbert

Natalie Gilbert is a Belgian actress and filmmaker, born on February 7, 1975, in Braine-l’Alleud (Belgium). Her artistic career began at the age of 46 following a personal crisis. After training in acting under Alexis Van Stratum and Beatriz Flores Silva, she quickly took on roles in around twenty productions within just two years, exploring a diverse range of characters across short and feature films, music videos and advertisements.

She has notably been involved in numerous LGBTQIA+ projects including “Braids of Life” by Sam Benrive (800.000 views on OLM) and “La femme béluga” by Louise Obry (selected at the 2023 Eurydice Festival). Driven by a passion for conveying emotions and advocating essential messages, Natalie expanded her horizons by venturing into directing. Her debut drama film, “FEU MON AMOUR,” where she serves as writer, director, actress, and producer, marks a pivotal moment in her artistic career, with hopes to make it the first of many.

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Director Statement

“Feu mon Amour” is a film loosely inspired by an event that occurred in Belgium over two years ago, which profoundly affected me due to its violence, injustice and the way it was portrayed in the media.

To fully explore the love story between the two women who were victims and to pay tribute to them, there are two versions of the film: one of 2 min20 and another of 7 min20.

This is my very first film, self-produced with a passionate volunteer team of both professionals and amateurs, all driven by the scenario’s powerful themes: the representation of women over 50 on screen, female homosexuality and the fight against violence towards women.

I hope it will resonate with you and that you will give it the opportunity to be seen and to circulate, opening up dialogue and continuing the fight.

Thank you for your attention so far…
I look forward to the possibility of meeting.