The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
Synopsis
When Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman, barefoot and crying in the rain on the side of a busy street, she soon discovers that this young woman, Rosie, has just escaped a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend. Áila decides to bring Rosie home with her and over the course of the evening, the two navigate the aftermath of this traumatic event.
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THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN Clip | TIFF 2019
Type: Clip • Published 2019-07-31
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Violet Nelson
Rosie
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Áila
Charlie Hannah
Cat
Barbara Eve Harris
Sophie
Sonny Surowiec
Taxi Driver #1
Jay Cardinal Villeneuve
Cory
Tony Massil
Neighbour
Aidan Dee
Jessa
James Angus Cowan
Cole
Anthony Bolognese
Jonah
Anesha Bailey
Receptionist
Lissa Neptuno
Nurse
Charles Jarman
Taxi Driver #2
Paul Jarrett
Dr. Phillips
Glenn Cho
Clerk
Joan Boisjoly
Gladys
Angel Thomas
Mother
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Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
- Screenplay & Story
- Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
- Original Title
- The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Norway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Experimental Forest Films, Film Farms, Oslo Pictures, Violator Films, William F. White International, levelFILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn
Norm Li
Christian Siebenherz
Dyveke Bjørkly Graver, Tyler Hagan, Lori Lozinski, Alan R. Milligan
Department Leadership Roster
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Director
Stina Lunde
Costume Design
Kathleen Hepburn
Director
Dyveke Bjørkly Graver
Producer
Tyler Hagan
Producer
Lori Lozinski
Producer
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Writer
Kathleen Hepburn
Writer
Christian Siebenherz
Editor
Liz Cairns
Production Design
Alan R. Milligan
Producer
Sophie Jarvis
Production Design
Norm Li
Director of Photography
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What is The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open about?
When Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman, barefoot and crying in the rain on the side of a busy street, she soon discovers that this young woman, Rosie, has just escaped a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend. Áila decides to bring Rosie home with her and over the course of the evening, the two navigate the aftermath of this traumatic event.
Who directed The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open was directed by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Kathleen Hepburn.
Who stars in The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?
The principal cast of The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open includes Violet Nelson, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Charlie Hannah, Barbara Eve Harris, Sonny Surowiec.
When was The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open released and how long is it?
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open?
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.