Toxic

Evan Bower

The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival 2025

The 19th annual Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival returns with a celebration of local and international arthouse films from May 28–31, 2025, at the Bus Stop Theatre.

Toxic is the debut feature from Lithuanian filmmaker Saulė Bliuvaitė. The film follows 13-year-olds Marija and Kristina as they attempt to escape their hometown through careers as international models. The two teens develop a complex friendship as they both try to manipulate their bodies as best they can while enrolled in the local modeling school. This unlikely story of friendship features incredibly mature and nuanced performances by first-time actors Vesta Matulyte and Ieva Rupeikaite.Toxic explores girlhood, body image, and men’s exploitation of women and girls with care and unflinching honesty. This film deals heavily with body dysmorphia and eating disorders. Viewers are encouraged to watch with care. —Tori Fleming

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