A selection of films that humorously comment on our reality.

The Song of Oysters, dir. Sébastien Perret (France) 2024, 22’, 13+

Pablo and Daria work on an oyster farm. Although they are attracted to each other, he cannot bring himself to confess his feelings. Suddenly, he is struck by lightning, with extraordinary consequences: Pablo loses his voice and begins to hear the oysters singing.

Film presented at e.g. Brest ESFF. Polish premiere.

Little Monsters, dir. Pablo Leridon (France) 2024, 14’, 13+

Erwan, a visually impaired teenager, can’t wait to get to school to confess his love to Agathe. He travels shares a medical transport van with wheelchair-bound David. The boys constantly tease each other. Ruby, the driver, tries to tolerate their moody behaviour but is starting to lose her patience.

Film presented at e.g. Tribeca IFF and Go Short ISFF. Polish premiere.

Solarians, dir. Clarence Larrivoire (France) 2024, 21’, 15+

Vadim works in an underground parking lot. He is in desperate need of sunlight and companionship. He goes to a tanning salon to feel warmth on his skin, even if only for a moment. There, he meets Léonore, his neighbor from the other side of the wall, whose presence warms his heart. Vadim knows only her voice, but he wishes to meet her in person.

Film presented at e.g. Clermont-Ferrand ISFF. Polish premiere.

Ends and Beginnings, dir. Klaudia Fortuniak (Poland) 2024, 17’, 13+

Wednesday. Wrong lemons, Anna’s pipes and stolen tram rails. And these beautiful apples, champions. What is ending today and what is beginning?

Film from the BAFTA Student Awards longlist.

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