Synopsis
Dreaming of an escape from the bleakness of their hometown, two teens form a unique bond at a local modeling school, where the promise of a better life pushes girls to violate their bodies in increasingly extreme ways.
Filmmaker
Saulė Bliuvaitė
She is a film director, screenwriter, and editor. She graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in 2018 and began her filmmaking career with several short films, while also co-writing Isaac, Lithuania’s submission for the 2022 Academy Award for Best International Feature. Her debut feature, Toxic, premiered in the international competition at the Locarno Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Golden Leopard. Since its debut, Toxic has garnered numerous international accolades and was nominated for the European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI at the European Film Awards.
Filmography: Toxic (2024, D'A 2025), Limousine (short film, 2021)
Awards and festivals
Golden Leopard for Best Film
Swatch First Feature Award
Second Prize of the Junior Jury Award Ecumenical Award
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA
Golden Peacock Award for Best Film Best Performance
LES ARCS EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
Cineuropa Award Best Cinematography
Special Mention of the Les Prix des Cinglés du Cinéma Award
Poster
