Woman accuses man of rape; woman takes man to court; woman is shamed; man walks. This disheartening and infuriating series of events has become so common in our society that women are deterred from reporting sexual assault cases.

What is the incentive to report a crime if the survivor will be trampled and scrutinized while her assaulter sits silently and smugly watches on? What happens when the legal system doesn’t protect victims? How does one react when there are zero consequences for the rapist? Some survivors out their assaulter on social media. In the chilling thriller Hevn, the answer is clear: cunning, deliberate revenge.

Written and directed by Kjersti Steinsbø, and shot by cinematographer Anna Myking, this is a movie made for women, by women (and we hope men will watch).

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Travelling under a false identity, Rebekka sets out on a mission to confront Morten Holand, a man who years before assaulted her recently deceased sister. As Rebekka’s plan falls apart, she is forced to face the devastating consequences of her actions and must decide how far she is willing to go to seek revenge.

 

The visually stunning film is the first Norwegian-Canadian co-production in sixteen years. Beyond being an emotional ride and a catalyst for important discourse, Hevn also gives audiences the most breathtaking trip through the fjords of Western Norway.

Haunting, provocative, clever and with powerful performances, this gripping film is timely, impactful and will surely make your insides twist.

Hevn opens at TIFF Bell Lightbox on Friday, May 27th. Director Kjersti Steinsbø will be in attendance for a Q&A following film screening. Enter for a chance to win passes here. 

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