Diane in the Loop

Diane in the Loop
FrenchUn détour par Diane
Directed by
Written by
  • Ann Sirot
  • Raphaël Balboni
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFiona Braillon
Edited by
Music byJulie Roué
Production
companies
Release date
  • 6 September 2026 (2026-09-06) (Venice)
Running time
92 minutes
Countries
  • Belgium
  • France
LanguageFrench

Diane in the Loop (French: Un détour par Diane) is a 2026 drama film written and directed by Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni. A co-production of Belgium and France, it stars Ninon Borsei as the titular role and Sandrine Blancke as her mother.

The film had its world premiere in the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026, where it won the section's main prize.

Premise

Diane discovers that her mother was raped in the past and seeks revenge for what happened to her.

Cast

Production

In November 2024, it was reported that the project received production grant from the Wallonia-Brussels Film and Audiovisual Centre. In April 2025, it received production grant from the Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée. In the same month, it also received a €150,000 production grant from the Eurimages.

Principal photography took place in October 2025.

Release

Diane in the Loop had its world premiere competing in the Orizzonti section of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 6 September 2026. It won the section's main prize. The film will be released in French theatres on 10 February 2027.

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Venice Film Festival 12 September 2026 Orizzonti Award for Best Film Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni Won

References

  1. ↑ "Un détour par Diane". Les Films du Fleuve. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  2. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (28 November 2024). "The Wallonia-Brussels Film and Audiovisual Centre supports Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni's Un détour par Diane". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  3. ↑ Lemercier, Fabien (23 April 2025). "Radu Jude's The Diary of a Chambermaid receives a CNC advance on receipts". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  4. ↑ González, David (9 April 2025). "Eurimages supports 23 co-productions". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  5. ↑ Engelen, Aurore (16 October 2025). "Ann Sirot and Raphaël Balboni shooting Diane In the Loop". Cineuropa. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  6. ↑ Roxborough, Scott (23 July 2026). "Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, Alicia Vikander and Oasis Lead All-Star Venice Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  7. ↑ Seth, Radhika (12 September 2026). "All the Winners From the 2026 Venice Film Festival". Vogue. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Un détour par Diane". Pathé Cinémas. Retrieved 11 October 2026.
  9. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (12 September 2026). "May El-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' Wins Golden Lion For Best Film At Venice Film Festival – Full Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 October 2026.