Staying Vertical

(Rester vertical, Alain Guiraudie, France 2016, 100 min., DCP, French w/subtitles)

Rochester Premiere. Filmmaker Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later, she gives birth to their child. Suffering from postpartum depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for. It’s not easy, but deep down, he loves it. Through a series of unexpected and unusual encounters, struggling to find inspiration for his next film, Leo will do whatever it takes to stay standing. One of the most refreshingly original and provocative European films of 2016. For mature audiences only.