YNOT – Artsploitation Films has released its latest film Combat Girls, an edgy international movie that’s targeted at North American audiences.

According to a press release from Artsploitation Films, “This searing coming of age drama follows two suburban girls from vastly different backgrounds who become ensnared in the Neo-Nazi youth movement.”

“Twenty year old Melissa (a stand-out, powerhouse acting performance from newcomer Alina Levshin) is a hard-core believer, a semi-skinhead who is adorned with Nazi tattoos. Fourteen year-old Svenja (Jella Haase) is a sheltered, spoiled, straight A student who becomes fascinated with the group because of her Neo-Nazi boyfriend. They began as adversaries but soon become best friends though their loyalty to each other is shaken when Marisa decides she wants to leave the group.”

Artsploitation’s release of Combat Girls will arrive on DVD, VOD and Digital Download for the first time ever on July 9. The DVD extras include an interview with Alina Levshin and an 8-page booklet.

Alina Levshin won the Best Actress award at The Sao Paulo International Film Festival, Film Fest Munich and also won the AMD “Next Wave” Spotlight Competition Award for Best Actress at Fantastic Fest in Austin.

The film also played at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Jeresulem Jewish Film Festival and Dubi International Film Festival respectively.