CANNES, FRANCE – 26 May 2025 – Actress Nell Pietrzyk made a striking impression at the Cannes Film Festival, arriving in a dramatic oversized gown emblazoned with the phrase “Disaster Girl.” The fashion moment quickly went viral — but it was more than just a red carpet statement. It served as a living teaser for an upcoming mockumentary that’s already generating global buzz.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Fabia Mendoza, the project is a daring feminist satire centered on a 42-year-old woman who decides to completely reinvent her life after a fortune teller predicts doom for her love life, family, and career. Pietrzyk takes on the role of this woman — her alter ego “Disaster Girl” — a fierce, unapologetic symbol of starting over.
Watch the viral red carpet clip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ518p5MAN4/?igsh=MTYyejBmNnNrdm9mNA== 
Set for worldwide release in 2026 through Cinema.one, Disaster Girl pushes the boundaries of the mockumentary genre by blending performance with reality. Featuring an eclectic cast including Frank Künster, Martin Eder, Balthazar, and Gisela Getty, the film plays out as a mix of cinema, performance art, and social experiment — capturing the unpredictable essence of life while tackling the contradictions of contemporary womanhood.
As director Fabia Mendoza puts it: “Disaster Girl isn’t just a movie — it’s a declaration. A mirror for anyone who’s ever felt like a mess and turned it into art.”
Fueled by viral buzz from Cannes and a growing online audience, this 90-minute film is poised to be more than just a hit — it’s being hailed as the spark of a cultural movement.
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