06/23/2026
🎬🏆 Congratulations to Le Roi du Silence (The Quiet Game) and director Héloïse Martin! 🏆🎬
We are delighted to celebrate Le Roi du Silence, winner of the Alliance Award for Best Short Film at the 6th San Diego French Film Festival.
With remarkable sensitivity and compassion, Le Roi du Silence tackles the difficult subject of child sexual abuse and the devastating impact of silence surrounding it. Through a powerful script, nuanced performances, and a deeply human approach, the film gives a voice to victims while highlighting the importance of listening, believing, and protecting children.
The jury was moved by the film’s emotional honesty, its thoughtful treatment of a complex subject, and Héloïse Martin’s ability to create a story that is both heartbreaking and hopeful.
Congratulations to Héloïse Martin and the entire cast and crew for this important and beautifully crafted work. We are honored to have shared it with our festival audience.
🎥🇫🇷 Bravo!
