Marion (2024 film)

2024 British short film

Marion

Festival poster

Directed by|

* Joe Weiland
* Finn Constantine

Written by|

* Joe Weiland
* Finn Constantine

Produced by|

* Marija Djikic,
* Nicolas Tiry,
* Noémie Lisbonis Boyer

Starring|

* Caroline Noguès-Larbère
* Radouan Leflahi
* Laurent Fernandez
* Manuel Severi
* Chloé Bugard

Cinematography| Harry Wheeler
Edited by|

* Phil Currie
* Maxime Caro

Music by| James William-Blades

Production
companies

* OB42
* Solab Pictures

Release dates

* 6 September 2024 (2024-09-06) (Venice)
* 8 September 2024 (2024-09-08) (TIFF)

Running time

| 13 minutes
Countries|

* United Kingdom
* France

Language|

* French

Marion is a 2024 French-language short drama film written and directed by Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine. The BAFTA nominated short film follows the journey of Marion, a mother and the only female bull-dodger (écarteur) in France, in the traditional sport of course landaise.[1][2]

The United Kingdom and France co-production film premiered in the Orizzonti Short Films International Competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2024.[3] and at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on 8 September 2024 in Short Cuts programme 6.[4]

## Synopsis

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Marion is the sole female bull-dodger in France. This short film captures the thirteen minutes leading up to Marion's debut performance, delving into her struggle against sexism and societal biases. It portrays her journey through a male-dominated world, balancing the responsibilities of motherhood with the pursuit of her passion.

## Cast

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* Caroline Noguès-Larbère as Marion
* Radouan Leflahi
* Laurent Fernandez
* Manuel Severi
* Chloé Bugard

## Production

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The film is a co-production between OB42 in the United Kingdom and Solab Pictures in France. The film produced by Marija Djikic has Harry Wheeler as Cinematographer. It was shot in December 2023 in Arena of Bayonne, Rue Alfred Boulant, 64100 Bayonne, France. In February 2024, Sienna Miller joined the film as an executive producer.[5]

In July 2024, Cate Blanchett joined the film as an executive producer.[6]

## Release

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The film had its premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in Orizzonti Short Films International Competition on 6 September 2024.[7]

It was also presented in the Oscar qualifying program in 'On the Verge' section of the Bend Film Festival on 11 October 2024.[8][9]

It competed in the American Film Institute Fest and was screened as part of Shorts Program: Live Action: 1 on 26 October 2024.[10]

## Accolades

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Award  | Date  | Category  | Recipient(s)  | Result  | Ref.

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Young Director Award  | 20 June 2024  | Gold Screen  | Joe Weiland and Finn Constantine  | Won  | [11]
Venice International Film Festival | 7 September 2024 | Orizzonti Best Short Film  | Marion | Nominated  | [12]
Valladolid International Film Festival | 26 October 2024 | International Short Film Official Section  | Nominated  | [1]
Show Me Shorts | 28 October 2024  | Best International Film  | Nominated  | [13]
British Academy Film Awards | 16 February 2025 | Best British Short Film | Nominated  | [14]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Marion, Joe Weiland, Finn Constantine". Valladolid International Film Festival. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
2. ^ Katz, David (16 January 2025). "Conclave and Emilia Pérez lead the BAFTA nominations". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
3. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2024 | Finalised the selection for the Orizzonti Short Films International Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
4. ^ Bergeson, Samantha (9 August 2024). "TIFF 2024 Primetime Lineup Includes World Premiere of Tomas Alfredson's 'Faithless' Series Adaptation". IndieWire. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
5. ^ K.J. Yossman (4 February 2024). "Sienna Miller Boards Bull-Jumping Short Film 'Marion' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
6. ^ K.J. Yossman (23 July 2024). "Cate Blanchett Boards Venice-Bound Short Film 'Marion' as Executive Producer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
7. ^ "Biennale Cinema 2024 | Orizzonti". La Biennale di Venezia. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
8. ^ "2024 Bend Film Festival: Oscar-Qualifying Short Film Programs Announced!". Bend Film Festival. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
9. ^ "Marion, Narrative Short". Bend Film Festival. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
10. ^ "Marion, Short film competition". American Film Institute. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
11. ^ "Winners Young Director Award 2024". Young Director Award. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
12. ^ De Marco, Camillo (15 July 2024). "13 titles from 16 countries to lock horns in Orizzonti Short Films". Cineuropa. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
13. ^ "2024 Award Nominee Announcement". Show Me Shorts. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
14. ^ Alex Ritman, Ellise Shafer (15 January 2025). "BAFTA Film Awards Nominations: 'Conclave' and 'Emilia Pérez' Lead While 'Wicked' Shut Out of Best Film". Variety. Retrieved 15 January 2025.

## External links

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* Official website
* Marion at IMDb
* Marion at Venice
* Marion on YouTube

*[Ref.]: Reference(s)