The Story + Films section proposes a retrospective of short films selected at the Festival Du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire. A moment to relax and meditate. To watch alone or in small groups.
Courageous and free, the short story format disturbs as much as it amazes. The filmmakers and storytellers take an unfiltered look at our worlds. They share with us a vision that is sometimes funny and positive, and can also be hard and committed. All these visual stories have in common the power to make us enter into conversation on subjects that deserve our greatest attention.
Enjoy the show !
SYNOSPIS AND CREDITS
The Present Directed By Jacob Frey – Official Selection of the 7th Festival du Film Merveilleux 2016. In Competition.
The film tells the story of a boy who rather spends his time indoors playing videogames instead of discovering what’s waiting outside. One day his Mum decides to get a little surprise for her son, which makes it hard for him to concentrate on his video game any longer.
Premier Automne Directed by Aude Danset and Carlos De Carvalho. Official Selection Festival du film Merveilleux 2013.
Abel lives in the winter and Apolline lives in the summer. Isolated in their “natures”, they never met each other. They are not even supposed to meet. So when Abel crosses the border and discovers Apolline, curiosity is overwhelming. Their encounter soon becomes more complicated than they could imagine.
ZERO by David Victori. Official Selection of 7th Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire 2016 – Off Competition
A sci-fi YouTube project written and directed by the YouTube Your Film Festival winner David Victori, executive produced by Ridley Scott, Michael Fassbender and Liza Marshall. Produced by Jack Arbuthnott Jaime Burke and David Victori. Producers: Eduardo Verástegui Juan Ignacio Peña Sebastian Mery and Ignacio Lacosta. With the collaboration of Movistar + and Claro Video.
Ambition Directed by Tomek Bagiński. Official Selection of 6th Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire 2015 – In Competition.
Fantasy movie dedicated to Rosetta Mission: “Ambition” film is a collaboration between Platige Image and ESA. Directed by Tomek Bagiński and starring Aidan Gillen and Aisling Franciosi, Ambition was shot on location in Iceland, and screened on 24 October 2014 during the British Film Institute’s celebration of Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder, at the Southbank, London.
Strange Beast by Magali Barbe – Official Selection of 8th Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire 2017 – In Competition
A sci-fi short about augmented reality. “Strange Beasts” is an augmented reality game. It allows you to create and grow your own virtual pet. How far can it go? Written, directed and produced by Magali Barbé. Co producers: Peanut, Red Knuckles.
The Nostalgist de Giacomo Cimini – Official selection of the 8th Festival du Film Merveilleux 2017 – In Competition – PRIZE : Coup de Coeur
In the futuristic city of Vanille, with properly tuned ImmerSyst Eyes & Ears the world can look and sound like a paradise. But the life of a father and his young son threatens to disintegrate when the father’s device begins to fail. Desperate to avoid facing his traumatic reality, the man must venture outside to find a replacement.
The Alchimist’s letter directed by former Student Academy Award® finalist Carlos Andre Stevens. Official selection of the 8th Festival du Film merveilleux 2017 – In Competition
A late alchemist exposes his estranged son to the truth surrounding his tumultuous life and the dark magic used to power a gold making machine. A visually rich, darkly inventive fairy tale directed by former Student Academy Award® finalist Carlos Andre Stevens. Starring 2-time Academy Award® nominee John Hurt (V for Vendetta, Alien, Hellboy, The Elephant Man, Midnight Express) and up-and-coming star Eloise Webb (Cinderella, The Iron Lady).
The Lost Letter Directed by Kealan O’Rourke – Official Selection of the 8th Festival du Film Merveilleux 2017 – In Competition
The Lost Letter tells the tale of a young boy as he prepares his neighbourhood for Christmas. That is until he confronts the one lady who doesn’t want the holiday to come at all. The determined boy does all he can to bring colour to her dreary world, only to discover the truth behind her lack of Christmas spirit. Narrated by Kate Winslet. Directed by Kealan O’Rourke. Written by Kealan O’Rourke and Will Collins.