International Competition 8
04.09.2021 – 21.00 – Vendôme
Out of nearly 6800 short films submissions (received in 2020 and in 2021), 98 films from 36 countries will compete for the prizes in the International Competition.
In addition to the films selected in 2021, the 24th edition of the BSFF also welcomes the films selected for the International Competition in 2020 which had to be postponed.
Winners of the Grand Prix in the International Competition and National Competitions are considered for pre-selection for the Oscars® in the Best Fiction/Animation Short Film category provided that the film complies with the Academy’s rules.
White Eye
Tomer Shushan
Pays Israel
Genre Fiction
2019 - 20' - Color
A man finds his stolen bicycle, which now belongs to a stranger. While attempting to retrieve it, he struggles to remain human.
Girls & The Party
Paloma Lopez
Pays United States
Genre Fiction
- 5'31" - Couleur
A group of 16-year old girls get ready for a much anticipated summer party. They want to be perceived in a certain way by the outside world and work meticulously on their appearance. In the midst of getting ready, Mercedes questions her attraction for her best friend, Julia, while she navigates the night of friendship with her group of girlfriends.
Finale
Stéphan Castang
Pays France
Genre Fiction
2020 - 26'20'' - Couleur
July 15, 2018. The World Cup final. A group of elderly people are watching the game in a retirement home. While France play Croatia, Chantal, François and Jean-Pierre experience their last love stories.
A la cara
Javier Marco
Pays Spain
Genre Fiction
2020 - 14' - Couleur
Lina doesn't mind people insulting her. But if they do, they should do it face to face.
Die Schwingen des Geistes
Albert Meisl
Pays Austria
Genre Fiction
2019 - 29'02" - Couleur
The failed Viennese musicologist Szabo works as an animal carer and house sitter for wealthy people. But when visited by his successful, younger ex-colleague Fitzthum, a rare parrot, which he should guard, escapes him. Szabo sees his already precarious life in shambles, but Fitzthum has a brilliant idea and together they go out in search of a look-alike of the precious animal.