Masters

The programme includes the latest works by numerous renowned, critically acclaimed directors. Each film will dazzle with its original style and professional craftsmanship. This year, viewers will see films by legendary British directors Andrea Arnold and Mike Leigh, enfant terrible of French cinema Leos Carax, Italian maestro Luca Guadagnino, as well as politically charged films by Walter Salles, Mohammad Rasoulof, and many more masterful creators.

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Country

France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States

Genre

Drama

Duration

119 min

Release date

2024

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Andrea Arnold Bird

Bird (SDH)

Raised by a neglectful father, 12-year-old Bailey forms a bond with a mystical character called Bird, who helps her endure the harshness of daily life.
Country

China

Genre

Drama

Duration

111 min

Release date

2024

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Jia Zhang-Ke Feng liu yi dai

Caught by the Tides

A melancholic tale of love and loss spanning a few decades, set against the backdrop of China’s rapid modernization.
Country

Spain, United Kingdom

Genre

Drama

Duration

97 min

Release date

2024

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Mike Leigh Hard Truths

Hard Truths

Legendary British director Mike Leigh returns to the family drama genre with Pansy, a fiery character impossible to ignore.
Country

Brazil, France

Genre

Drama, Crime, History

Duration

135 min

Release date

2024

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Walter Salles Ainda Estou Aqui

I'm Still Here

The true story of a Brazilian congressman abducted by a military dictatorship and his wife’s moving journey of activism.
Country

France

Genre

Drama

Duration

42 min

Release date

2024

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Leos Carax C'est pas moi

It's Not Me

An intimate cinematic self-portrait – Leos Carax reimagines his most renowned works using personal footage and a Jean-Luc Godard-inspired montage.
Country

Cambodia, France, Qatar, Taiwan, Turkey

Genre

Drama

Duration

112 min

Release date

2024

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Rithy Panh Rendez-vous avec Pol Pot

Meeting with Pol Pot

Lured by the promise of an exclusive interview with a secretive dictator, three Frenchmen in Cambodia find themselves caught in a carefully orchestrated web of propaganda.
Country

Canada

Genre

Documentary

Duration

87 min

Release date

2025

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Denis Côté Paul

Paul

Meet Paul, a man who tries to overcome depression by becoming a simp – a devoted servant to women.
Country

Italy, United States

Genre

Drama

Duration

136 min

Release date

2024

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Luca Guadagnino Queer

Queer

Director Luca Guadagnino returns with a sensual, erotic drama – featuring Daniel Craig like you’ve never seen him before.
Country

France, Germany, Iran

Genre

Drama

Duration

168 min

Release date

2024

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Mohammad Rasoulof Danaye anjir-e moabad

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Filmed in complete secrecy, this drama serves as an account of a hellish family conflict and the infuriating reality of women’s lives in Iran.

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One film older

This programme is designed for the youngest viewers and those dipping their toes into the world of film festivals for the very first time. It features a unique selection of animated films about family adventures and friendship meant to stimulate curiosity about the world. The young cinemagoers will also have a chance to attend a special opening celebration.

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Short Competition : Turning the Tide

To reverse the general course of events is to challenge the inevitable. This programme presents stories of key moments when a cycle gets broken and needs repair: breaking free from traumas, a romantic car date interrupted by the police, the source of life being altered and director’s work deregulated by his reflections on his identity and the world.

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MIDNIGHT SCREAMS

Midnight Screams is a portal to the darkest corners of horror and fantasy cinema. Experience chilling horror that will have you gripping your seat, mind-bending fantasy where time bends to its will, and a thrilling sci-fi adventure in a dystopian future. Colors, blood, and the boundless imagination of creators will pour forth from the screens.

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