Short cuts

Spot the film-making talents of tomorrow in this selection of garlanded francophone shorts from France and Belgium, in association with IFCinéma, Manifest, Miyu Distribution and L’Agence du court métrage.

Chico
Cast Mallo Breysse, Vadiel Gonzalez Lardued, Léo Moreau
Directors Enzo Lorenzo I Belgium / France I 2024 I 22 mins I Int Sales Manifest

Jojo, a clumsy, blundering young gay squatter, sets out to repair a washing machine in order to satisfy Lucien, the object of his desires. He wanders around Brussels on a frantic quest, ready to take any risk to achieve his goal.

Scars We Love / Les Belles Cicatrices

Voice Cast Fanny Sidney, Quentin Dolmaire
Director Raphaël Jouzeau I France I 2024 I 15 mins I Distribution Miyu Distribution

A brief encounter between Gaspard and Leila in a crowded café leads him to retreat under the table, as the pain of lost love turns into a quiet internal storm. Nominated for Palme d’Or for Best Short Film, Cannes. Film Festival 2024. Animation.

The Eternal City / Ville éternelle

Cast Garance Kim, Martin Jauvat
Director Garance Kim I France I 2022 I 19 mins
Distribution L’Agence du court métrage

In the Paris suburbs Lili is waiting for a bus to take her to the airport. The day is a public holiday. She comes across Thibault, an old schoolmate of whom she has no memory. As the bus does not appear she decides to walk to the airport. Thibault accompanies her despite her protests. Winner, Grand Jury Prize for Best French Short Film, Angers European. First Film Festival 2023.

Expecting / L’Attente

Cast Philippe Petit, Céline Adra, Julien Gaspar-Oliveri, Émilie Brisavoine
Director Alice Douard I France I 2022 I 30 mins I Distribution Manifest

Céline is in a maternity ward at night in labour with her first child. Her partner, Jeanne, will bring the baby into the world. In the entrance hall of the hospital Jeanne chats to men who, just like her, are waiting. Winner, César Award for Best Short Film 2024.

Two Friends / Deux amis

Director Natalia Chernysheva I France / Russia I 2014 I 4 mins
Distribution L’Agence du court métrage

An unlikely friendship between a tadpole and caterpillar progresses as they grow into two very different beings: a frog and a butterfly. The film centres on the classic theme of metamorphosis and the issues of sameness and difference that can arise as a result, with an interesting twist when the butterfly goes missing. Told in a stylish animation, this short tale considers friendship and solidarity in a changing world of unfixed identities. Animation. Nominated for Jury Prize for Best Film, Poitiers Film Festival.

Pink, Black and Blue / Les Roses et les bleus

Director Claudia Lopez-Lucia I France I 2021 I 22 mins
Distribution L’Agence du court métrage

Through their locker room chats, training sessions, and the balance they find between coquettish touches and muddied knees, three teenage rugby girls question their own prejudices and those of their social circles toward female and male attributes in our society. Selected for International Short Film Festival Oberhausen, Germany. Documentary

Alarms / Apnées

Cast Thomas Coumans, Laurence Côte , Eminé Meyrem
Director Nicolas Panay I France I 2023 I 16 mins
Distribution L’Agence du court métrage

Pierre is diligently overseeing the completion of the tumultuous construction site under his responsibility, ensuring all the while that
progress does not come at the cost of safety. The site is beset by interminable delays, and the employees are exhausted. Winner,
Special Jury Mention, Tribeca Film Festival (New York) 2024.