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'Wars' is a Canadian drama film, directed by Nicolas Roy and released in 2021.[Guy Lodge, [https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/wars-review-guerres-1235051544/ "Wars Review: A Female Soldier Battles Her Abuser in Tense Qubcois Psychodrama"]. 'Variety', August 30, 2021.] The film stars lonore Loiselle as Emma Ducharme, a young military cadet who is sexually assaulted by her commanding officer (David La Haye) after they are stationed in Eastern Europe.[
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The cast also includes Fanny Mallette and Martine Francke.[Neil Young, [https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/wars-karlovy-vary-review/5162735.article "Wars: Karlovy Vary Review"]. 'Screen Daily', August 25, 2021.]
The film premiered in competition at the 2021 Karlovy Vary Film Festival,[Leo Barraclough, [https://variety.com/2021/film/global/karlovy-vary-wars-1235044472/ "Karlovy Vary-Bound Military Drama Wars Debuts Trailer"]. 'Variety', August 20, 2021.] where Loiselle won the award for Best Actress.[Ben Dalton, [https://www.screendaily.com/news/serbian-refugee-drama-as-far-as-i-can-walk-wins-five-awards-at-karlovy-vary-2021/5162819.article "Serbian refugee drama As Far As I Can Walk wins five awards at Karlovy Vary 2021"]. 'Screen Daily', August 28, 2021.]
It was acquired for commercial distribution by Be For Films.[Orlando Parfitt, [https://www.screendaily.com/news/be-for-films-picks-up-karlovy-vary-competition-title-wars-exclusive/5161112.article "Be For Films picks up Karlovy Vary competition title Wars"]. 'Screen Daily', July 2, 2021.]
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