Un Silence si Bruyant - Such a Resounding Silence

With this documentary Emmanuelle Béart wishes to the lift the veil on incest.

Panel Facilitator: Antoinette Lattouf (Journalist & Presenter)

Panelists:
Jess Hill (Journalist, Author & Speaker)
Melissa Holmes (Stepping Out CEO)
Malika Reese (Wollongong Citizen of the Year for 2025)
Dr Karen Williams (Head of Programs, Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre)
Welcome to Country: Aunty Barb Nicholson
Guest Speakers: Zoe Carides (No Laughing Matter narrator) & Tanya Lee (Creator of No Laughing Matter Podcast Series)
Supported by Anna Watson Member for Shellharbour

Such a Resounding Silence is a powerful and inspiring French film with actor/producer Emmanuelle Béart that confronts the taboo subject of incest showcasing the incredible resilience & courage of survivors. Through intimate interviews, symbolic animation, captivating photography, and evocative music, the film sensitively portrays their moving stories, offering hope, empowerment and healing.

By addressing this hidden reality, this film breaks down barriers and encourages open conversations about the lifelong trauma caused by silence, denial, shame, guilt, and betrayal. It seeks to engage a broad audience—those willing to listen, confront this pervasive issue, and support survivors on their journey toward healing.

This film not only exposes the prevalence of incest but also aims to reduce its occurrence and minimize its harm, offering hope for a better future for those impacted.

5:30pm Doors Open
5:45pm Complimentary drinks and catering by Jules from Balinese Spice Magic
6:15pm Event starts / speeches / commencement of film
8:30pm Panel commence
9:00pm Event concludes

The CorriLee Foundation also presents No Laughing Matter our podcast series giving voices to survivors and raising awareness about the alarming statistics of incest. Our series narrators include: Ray Martin, Jean Kittson, Hugo Weaving, Grace Tame, Heather Mitchell, Jennifer Byrne, Andrew Denton, Rev Bill Crews, Adam Hills, Chrissie Swan, & Wil Anderson.

Check it out here or on Spotify.

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Thank you to:
Sally Fryer
Gala Cinemas
HauteCourt
Pat Macy Media
Melissa Holmes
Lucky Tiger Digital
Stepping Out
Serge Thomann