Talent of Tomorrow Prize
We are delighted once again to present the “Talent of Tomorrow” competition for a first film. After rewarding Naqqash Khalid's In Camera in 2023, the Ouest France Jury, a new panel of young people aged 18 to 25, return for this anniversary edition.
No Women, No Cry
This unforgettable lyric by Bob Marley expresses the joys, anguish and power of women in an array of circumstances. At times vilified by their peers and by society, but always overcoming adversity.
Outsiders
Whether on the edges of society by virtue of their politics, sexuality or addictions or because they come from “elsewhere”, outsiders are confronted with the realities of how they are perceived and how they are expected to behave.
With a Little Help from my Friends
Quoting the immortal words of the Beatles is a playful way to highlight the increasing number of international collaborations of talent, subjects and financing which allow British & Irish film to flourish and offers new perspectives.
Special Screening
Shortcuts
Eight shorts that offer a space for new talent and voices to share stories and push narratives that challenge and entertain. They give a snapshot of the future of filmmaking through powerful drama,hybriddocumentaryandground- breaking animation.
Films in competition
Here are the six films in competition for this 35th edition of the festival:
Other People's Lives
Ever wondered what you would do if confronted with a situation that is out of the ordinary? Other People’s Lives invites you to share the dilemmas faced and the decisions the protagonists make.
Creative Forces
Music, fashion, literature and film making are all under the spotlight as we experience the creative forces that brought us a multitude of talent: the bands Blur and Kneecap; designer, John Galliano; writer Samuel Beckett; and filmmakers Powell & Pressburger and Merchant & Ivory.
