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Best of Annecy | Films d’animation
The Annecy International Animation Film Festival travels the world with its Best of Annecy 2025 program, which brings together a selection of short films from the last edition, including a majority of award-winning films and an opening sequence created by second-year students at GOBELINS Paris. The program includes : Virtuoso by Basile DIERAERT, Ayse Zeynep DIREK, Charlie GERTHOFFER, Anna MEZZANOTTE and Chloe SCHAF (GOBELINS Paris)Liszt, the Hungarian virtuoso and extravagant pianist, performs one of his works at the Budapest Opera, shaking up the codes of the classical concert and provoking in the audience—both bewildered and fascinated—an incursion into the abstraction of sensations. Zwermen by Janneke SWINKELS and Tim FRIJSINGER (Netherlands, Belgium) – 12 minPiet, an elderly man living in a care home, finds his actions increasingly limited when he suddenly begins to transform into a bird. Although he remains accepted within the group, he feels it is time to join a new flock. At Night* by Pooya AFZALI (Iran) – 4 minAmid the war, a man gazes at his beloved by the light of the last three matches he has left. Then, in absolute darkness, a forest grows from their love and shields them from the war. Sappho by Rosana URBES (Brazil) – 12 minThe poet Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos around 600 BC. Scattered over time, her poems left behind only about 200 fragments. The breath of nature, omnipresent in her poetry, guides the film’s aesthetics and narrative. Naive New Beaters, Star Feminine Band “Ye Kou Si Kuo” by Lola LEFEVRE (France) […]
Orwell 2+2=5 | SOLD OUT
The ultimate, must-see documentary about the exceptional writer George Orwell. Official Selection, Cannes Premiere – Cannes Film Festival – 2025 Official Selection – TIFF – 2025
Mamlaket al-qasab | SOLD OUT
While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, the President requires each school in the country to prepare a cake to celebrate his birthday. Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen among her classmates. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather...
Olmo
QUEBEC PREMIERE 1979, New Mexico, USA. Olmo is stuck. Today is his turn to take care of his sick father even though he is only 14-years-old and would much rather be hanging out with his best friend, Miguel. But when Olmo gets invited to a party by his beautiful neighbour Nina, he will do whatever...
Ainbo – Spirit of the Amazon
Born in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Ainbo is only 13 years old but dreams of becoming the greatest hunter in all of Candamo. Defying every danger, she sets out to fight against deforestation, the terrible scourge threatening her homeland. Thankfully, she knows she can rely on her magical spirit guides to help her defeat her enemies tree cutters and gold seekers alike: Vaca, a tapir as strong as he is clumsy, and Dillo, a mischievous armadillo. Recommended for ages 6+
Rebuilding | Closing Film
6:30 p.m. | CLOSING CEREMONY The Closing Ceremony of the 13th edition of the FCMS invites you to discover, live, the winning films honored with the following awards:– Cercle d’Or – Best Fiction Feature– Cercle d’Or – Best Documentary– Audience Award, presented by Radio-Canada 7:00 p.m. | CLOSING FILMFollowing the award announcements, enjoy the screening of the Closing Film Rebuilding, directed by Max Walker-Silverman. Starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy Dusty, a reserved divorced father whose ranch was destroyed in a devastating wildfire, finds comfort among his new neighbors in a FEMA-run displaced community. As he slowly rebuilds his life and reconnects with his ex-wife Ruby and his young daughter Callie-Rose, Rebuilding becomes a moving portrait of resilience and mutual support in the face of loss. Official Selection – Sundance – 2025 Price: $16 | Including Closing Ceremony and Closing FilmEligible passports
Coco
Despite the fact that his family has banned music for generations, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself swept into the vibrant and dazzling Land of the Dead after a mysterious series of events. Along the way, he meets the...
Story & Pictures By
Story & Pictures By is a captivating documentary exploring the vibrant world of children’s picture books. It spotlights Christian Robinson, Yuyi Morales, and Mac Barnett, pioneers of a new “golden age” in children’s literature, who create groundbreaking works reflecting childhood’s wonders and complexities. The film also revisits classics like Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Snowy Day, and Where the Wild Things Are, uncovering their enduring legacy through rare archives and mesmerizing stop-motion animation. Official selection – Miami Film Festival – 2024Official selection – Cleveland International Film Festival – 2024 Thanks to the professional translation program of the Department of Arts, Languages and Literatures of the Université de Sherbrooke for the subtitles translation of Story & Pictures By, presented during the Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke.
The Room Next Door – SOLD OUT
Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton), long-time friends started their careers at the same magazine. When Ingrid becomes a successful novelist and Martha, a war reporter, their paths diverge. But years later, their paths cross again in troubling circumstances… Official Selection – Oscars – 2025 Golden Lion – Venice Festival – 2024 Official Selection...
Hard Truths
Pansy is overwhelmed by both physical and emotional pain, and her way of interacting with the world is colored by anger and confrontation. Her husband, Curtley, is at a loss about how to deal with her, while their son, Moses, seems to live in his own reality. It’s only her sister, Chantal, who truly understands what she’s going through and is able to help. Official selection – Academy Awards – 2025Official Selection – Cannes Film Festival – 2024Official Selection – TIFF – 2024