International Competition 11
26.04.2022 – 16.30 – Vendôme
29.04.2022 – 21.00 – Flagey
Out of 3714 short films submissions, 59 films will compete for the prizes in the International Competition.
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.
Trumpets in the sky
Rakan Mayasi
Pays Belgium, France, Lebanon, Palestine
Genre Fiction
2021 - 15'00" - Couleur
Boushra, one of the Syrian potato-picking girls in Lebanon, returns from a long day of work in the field only to learn that today her childhood will come to an end.
Lucienne dans un monde sans solitude
Geordy Couturiau
Pays France
Genre Fiction
2022 - 30'00" - Couleur
In a world without solitude, where everyone shares their life with their double, Lucienne has a relationship with Paul, a former lover who has lost his twin. While she desires his love, Paul only wants to find his brother. Individualism and exclusive relationships are not tolerated in this world which increasingly inspires Lucienne
Have a Nice Day Forever
Tatiana Delaunay
Pays Norway
Genre Fiction
2021 - 20'24" - Couleur - Sous-titres: VO EN ST FR/EN
Two witty, sweet and confused boys become friends because they don't have anything better to do. Their day oscillates between small talk, existential crisis and dubious male rites of passage, whilst wandering the woods surrounding Oslo, in search of a suitable place to camp - in the middle of winter.
Bestia
Hugo Covarrubias
Pays Chile
Genre Animation
2021 - 15'54" - Couleur
Based on true events, Bestia explores the life of a secret police agent during the military dictatorship in Chile. Her relationship with her dog, her body, her fears and frustrations reveals a grim fracture of her mind and of the country.
The Ref
Peter Edlund
Pays United States
Genre Fiction
2021 - 11'50" - Couleur
A young referee struggles to maintain control over a 2nd grade basketball game.