Earwig

Albert’s daily life is punctuated by the replacement of young Mia’s ice teeth each time they melt. Taking a break in a tavern, he is involved in a violent incident. Shortly thereafter, a black cat appears and Albert is ordered to get Mia ready for a trip…
More than just a visual representation of the eponymous novel by artist Brian Catling, Earwig is the perfect fusion of two universes that only needed to meet. With this third feature film, Lucile Hadzihalilovic once again signs a demanding and grandiose work, which completes her entry into the pantheon of essential filmmakers.