Declaration of War

New couple Romeo (Jérémie Elkaïm) and Juliette (Valérie Donzelli) must face the ultimate test when they discover that their newborn son has a brain tumor. Gathering their friends and family together, they confront this ordeal together as a form of warfare. Through tenacity and dedication, Romeo and Juliette begin to surprise even themselves in their ability to not only fight for the life of their child but also for each other. Drawing on their own real-life experiences in caring for their ill child, writer/director/star Donzelli and co-writer/co-star Elkaïm infuse this unconventional telling of their story with unexpected verve using a host of cinematic techniques, music, and heartbreaking performances. The result is an exuberant and deeply moving experience that dazzles with vitality.