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At the foot of an imposing mountain in the French Alps stands a mountain hut that is not only a place for hikers to sleep but also serves as a refuge. For a year, three women take turns managing this mountain hut, cut off from the world. Only passing hikers and rare birds occasionally keep the women company. In the silence of nature, they confront their inner selves and learn more about the mountain’s turbulent history. While being alone initially feels isolating, it also becomes a form of freedom, and each woman discovers a part of herself that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

This debut film by Brussels-based director Manon Coubia transports you to the mountains with masterful 16mm imagery and received a Special Mention from the Jury at the Berlinale.