28 February - 09 March 2025 D-23

Programme

Shortfilms programs


SHORTFILMS PROGRAMS

12+

Professional short films in international competition: Part 1

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12+

Professional short films in international competition: Part 2

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Professional short films in international competition: Part 3

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18+

Professional short films in international competition: Part 4

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12+

Student short films in international competition: Part 2

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12+

This brand-new category promotes and showcases young European talent. On the programme of this second edition: a quarrel between sisters, minor miracles, radioactive explorations, and breathtaking mountain landscapes!

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16+

This programme is more than a compilation of wonderful LGBTQIA+ films – it’s a true celebration of queer pride! Let yourself be captivated by these stories, enhanced by live performances from the Cabaret Mademoiselle artists, with guest stars Loulou Velvet, Mystère and our magnificent MC, La Veuve.

Be sure to come a little early to get your make-up done by our make-up artist in Foyer 1.

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16+

A selection of the best international documentary short films. Immerse yourself in the often moving, sometimes cruel, but always courageous everyday life of these heroes and heroines living in the shadows, through animated testimonials inspired by true stories.

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14+

Being a woman, accepting or rejecting conventions, fighting oppression, changing perspective, changing your life, daring to love, daring not to shave, asserting yourself, surviving, taking care of yourself, finding happiness … This unique programme encompasses the different ways in which women experience the world.

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16+

Professional short films in national competition: Part 1

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12+

Professional short films in national competition: Part 2

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14+

TV-series national short films out of competition

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6+

Dive into the world of famous illustrator and master storyteller Quentin Blake with three animated tales brimming with humour and imagination. From the unpredictable transformation of a baby in Zagazoo to the passions of Mrs Armitage on Wheels and the chivalrous exploits of Snuff, you’re in for a real adventure!

EN | FR | NL

5+

Shiny days … What does that mean exactly? It’s when the sky is lit up in golden hues after a violent storm, for instance, but it’s also the captivating screen of a smartphone, the joy of learning to write, the glittering stars and the brilliant reflection of a frozen lake. A programme of five brand-new short films!

No dialogue 

6+

Lola is the big sister of 5-year-old Simon, who lives in a world of his own. By observing him, she notices his sensitivity to the small, hidden sounds of everyday life. With her friend Rolih, Lola decides to build a sound machine to communicate with him. This film is preceded by three short films.

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5+

A weasel, whose absurd job is to sell ties, roams the countryside. Considered a pest and constantly on the move, she decides to try her luck in the forest. Her fate is about to change when she meets a strange hedgehog … This film is preceded by two short films.

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3+

Pompon is ready to perform the rite of the totem tree. But first he has to enter the forest on his own and find the path that leads him to it. Eager to grow up, Pompon prepares for this exciting adventure!
This film is preceded by four short films.

FV 

6+

In the North, a Bear gives up her hibernation to find her friend Bird, who has migrated to the South. In the course of a perilous and enchanting journey, she discovers the strength of her love and develops a taste for adventure. But when she reaches her destination, will she find her friend? A colourful and lyrical film preceded by three short films celebrating friendship.

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16+

This programme allows you to discover a bold and eclectic selection of recent works by directors who have been at the forefront of animation history and the Festival.

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16+

Do you also start tapping your feet the minute you hear music? Then this programme is for you! Featuring the latest music videos that will have you dancing, Watch & Dance is a highly eclectic compilation of visually striking techniques and captivating sounds that will leave you mesmerized!

OV 

6+

In the North, a Bear gives up her hibernation to find her friend Bird, who has migrated to the South. In the course of a perilous and enchanting journey, she discovers the strength of her love and develops a taste for adventure. But when she reaches her destination, will she find her friend? A colourful and lyrical film preceded by three short films celebrating friendship.

NLV

16+

Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme, ‘Oldies’, presents a selection of films spanning approximately 35 years, starting in the early 1990s.

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16+

Austrian animated films are known for their tradition of experimentation, interdisciplinary approaches, and artistic perspectives. Their themes range from socially critical to poetically abstract, showcasing diverse techniques and often creating visual worlds that challenge narrative conventions. This programme features films produced over the past five years.

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