Following her 2017 debut feature Filthy, writer and director Tereza Nvotov returns with Nightsiren, a spellbinding contemporary drama that expertly blends psychological and supernatural horror to explore the intersections of misogyny and religious zealotry. In the wake of a tragic past, arlota (Natlia Germni) returns to her mountainous hometown after years of absence. After befriending Mira (Eva Mores), a spirited young herbalist, arlota stumbles upon the forgotten tale of an ancient witch and a wild child. Together, they embark on a quest to unearth the villages buried secrets. But as arlota delves deeper into the mysteries, she becomes entangled in a web of ancient legends turned reality. Accused of witchcraft and murder by fearful villagers, she must explore the darkness at the heart of the town to clear her name and confront the shadows of her past. Tereza Nvotov has created a captivating cinematic experience which has wowed audiences and critics alike on the international festival circuit, including Locarno where it won the Golden Leopard Filmmakers of the Present award. Beguiling and atmospheric, Nightsiren is a superb effort from one of the most exciting new voices in cinema.