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Coming to the US on DVD from Shiny Object

"Praying Mantis," a romantic fantasy with dark undercurrents and science fiction elements from Belgian director Marc Levie, who also served as producer.

Starring:
Lou Broclain (appeared in the French police TV series P.J.: Police Judiciaire known internationally as C.I.D.)
Yann Chely (Le Temps Retrouve aka. Time Regained with Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich)
Sacha Kollich ("Harrison's Flowers" which starred Andie MacDowell)

Praying Mantis concerns the story of Sylvia (Lou Broclain), a woman with mysterious roots who has fallen in love with Julien (Yann Chely) following their sudden meeting on a country roadside. During their first summer together, Sylvia realizes that the instinct of a praying mantis is growing within her, and with that revelation comes the requisite compulsion to kill her mate. Due to her deep feelings for Julien, she concludes she must seek a lover to fulfill this increasing biological need. Enter Patrick (Sacha Kollich), a womanizing daredevil with whom Sylvia begins an affair. Originating as a torrid liaison, it rapidly turns dangerous and deadly as Sylvia closes in on her intended victim. Sexy, engrossing and surreal, Praying Mantis takes the literary tradition of the "man, woman, lover" triangle and transforms it into a unique and fascinating fable concerning life, love and death. Shot on 35mm, Praying Mantis features stunning cinematography, lush locations and a stirring soundtrack. The film recently completed a theatrical run in Belgium. The film is in French and will be presented with English subtitles.

About the director:
Early in his career, Marc Levie wrote and co-directed a series of scientific documentaries for Belgian televison. In 1973 he formed a production and distribution company. He produced and directed the acclaimed 27 episode Serie Galante, and has produced and directed numerous documentaries including Rwanda Then and Now and Kivu Taboo. He has also delved into the world of animation with the award-winning 1978 short Pitk'n and the more recent effort, A demi-mots.