Nobody's Violence
2026 drama film by Denis Côté
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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]
- Guillaume Vasseur
- Gabrielle Tougas-Fréchette
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| French | Violence du corps de l'autre |
| Directed by | Denis Côté |
| Screenplay by | Denis Côté |
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| Cinematography | Vincent Biron |
| Edited by | Terence Chotard |
| Music by | Christopher White |
Production company | Voyelles Films |
| Distributed by | h264 |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | French |
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] | ||