In short films, French cinematography demonstrates its class, just as it does in its feature films. French film makers explore key issues in a unique yet compelling way. The “French Shorts” screening is an opportunity to discover this. This time, we’ll see productions about love, intimacy, and trauma.

Block curator: Andrzej Rusin

PROGRAMME:

Let’s Mess It Up Together, dir. Garace Kim, (France) 2024, 26′, 16+
Emma and Antoine have been a couple for eight years. During a visit to their parents, the man suddenly breaks down and confesses that he wants to break up with her.

Synthetic Love, dir. Sarah Heitz de Chabaneix, (France) 2020, 24′, 16+
Diane fantasizes about Pierre, who works with her at a gas station. When she wins a two-person trip to France, she decides to invite him. Little does she know that Pierre already has someone special in his life…

Digression, dir. Denis Larzillière, (France) 2019, 12′, 16+
While waiting for her Uber driver, Mia receives tragic news. She mistakenly gets into Tom’s car. Is this the beginning of a new relationship?
The film won the Golden Anteater at the 2021 LFF.

Tinikling, dir. Nicolas Birkenstok, (France) 2023, 21′, 16+
Cherie, a Filipino maid, accepts a job at a party organized by a wealthy family. Upon arrival, however, she learns that she must take care of the dogs. Unexpectedly, she meets Milo, the housewife’s son.

Total running time: 83 minutes