Nell Pietrzyk stuns Cannes in «Disaster Girl” gown as Fabia Mendoza’s feminist Mockumentary makes waves.
CANNES, FRANCE – 26 May 2025 – Actress Nell Pietrzyk made a bold impression at the Cannes Film Festival, captivating the crowd in an oversized gown emblazoned with the words “Disaster Girl.” More than just a viral fashion moment, the look offered a powerful sneak peek into her upcoming mockumentary, already generating international buzz.
The film, helmed by award-winning director Fabia Mendoza, is a sharp and fearless feminist satire that tells the raw and humorous story of a 42-year-old woman who decides to completely reinvent her life after a fortune teller predicts failure in love, career, and family. Pietrzyk portrays this woman — her alter ego “Disaster Girl” — who embodies the courage to start over on her own terms. 
Alexander Loch and Nell Pietrzyk appeared at Cannes for the premiere of EDDINGTON. Attending as special guests, they also used the opportunity to present their next film project, Disaster Girl, set for release in 2026 and produced by Loch.
About the Film: Disaster Girl
Disaster Girl follows Nell, a 42-year-old actress challenging fate after a dire fortune-telling. From Cannes to Berlin, she reclaims her identity and becomes an unexpected icon for women who’ve felt dismissed or invisible.
The film blends mockumentary, satire, and emotional storytelling to explore themes of identity, societal pressure, and modern womanhood — offering a voice for outsiders through humor, honesty, and heart.
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Scheduled for international release in 2026 via Cinema.one, Disaster Girl redefines the mockumentary genre by merging fiction with real-life performance. The film features a dynamic cast, including Frank Künster, Martin Eder, Fabrice de Rohan-Chabot, Balthazar, and Gisela Getty. A mix of cinema, performance art, and social experiment, it reflects life’s unpredictability while addressing the contradictions women face today.
Director Fabia Mendoza explains:
“Disaster Girl isn’t just a film — it’s a statement. A mirror for anyone who’s ever felt like a disaster and turned it into art.”
With momentum growing online and its Cannes debut going viral, this 90-minute feature is shaping up to be more than a film — it’s the spark of a cultural movement.
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