The Ordinaries – Sophie LINNENBAUM – 12:55 (Germany) Filmmaker in Attendance
Playtime
Salle Bernard Taillefer
In a repressive three class-society, Paula, a simple Supporting Character, has to prove she deserves to be a Lead but so far has failed in generating great emotional music. In search of a solution, she finds herself in the abyss of the cinematic world, lost amongst the Outtakes.
Skin Deep – Alex SCHAAD – forbidden under 16 – 12:33 (Germany)
Official Competition
Salle des festivals
At first glance, Leyla and Tristan seem like a happy young couple. But when they travel to a mysterious, remote island, a game of identities begins, which changes everything.
My Love Affair with Marriage – Signe BAUMANE – 15:38 (Latvia)
Playtime
Salle Bernard Taillefer
From an early age, songs and fairytales convince Zelma that Love would solve all her problems as long as she abides by societal expectations of how a girl should act. But as she grows older something doesn't seem right with this concept of love... A story of inner-female rebellion.
Godland – Hlynur PÁLMASON – 18:18 (Denmark) Filmmaker in Attendance
Hauteur
Le Coeur d'Or 3
In the late 19th century, a young Danish priest travels to a remote part of Iceland to build a church and photograph its people. But the deeper he goes into the unforgiving landscape, the more he strays from his purpose, the mission and morality.
Vera – Tizza COVI – Rainer FRIMMEL – 17:45 (Austria)
Official Competition
Le Coeur d'Or 1
Vera lives in the shadow of her famous father. Tired of her superficial life and relationships, she drifts through Roman high society. When she injures a child in a traffic accident in the suburbs, she forms an intense relationship with an eight- year-old boy and his father. But soon she must realise that also in this world she is only an instrument for others.
Eismayer – David WAGNER – 17:42 (Austria) Filmmaker in Attendance
Official Competition
Salle Bernard Taillefer
Sergeant Major Eismayer is known and feared as the toughest training officer in the Austrian Armed Forces, ruthless with recruits and unwavering in his discipline, order and macho toughness. But when he starts to fall in love with Falak, a new recruit who unashamedly embraces his homosexuality, Eismayer‘s closeted existence is shaken to the core. Will he choose to protect his badass tough guy image over all else, or can he follow his heart and his true desire? Inspired by a true story.
Interdit aux chiens et aux Italiens – Alain UGHETTO – 17:15 (France)
Youth screenings
Salle des festivals
Early 20th century, Ughettera, Northern Italy. Life in the region had become very difficult and the Ughettos dreamed of a better life abroad. Legend has it that Luigi Ughetto crossed the Alps and started a new life in France, thus changing his beloved family’s destiny forever.
Sergeant Major Eismayer is known and feared as the toughest training officer in the Austrian Armed Forces, ruthless with recruits and unwavering in his discipline, order and macho toughness. But when he starts to fall in love with Falak, a new recruit who unashamedly embraces his homosexuality, Eismayer‘s closeted existence is shaken to the core. Will he choose to protect his badass tough guy image over all else, or can he follow his heart and his true desire? Inspired by a true story.
The screening will be preceded by the short film in Competition Cherriesby Vytautas Kaktus.
6:00 PM
Amore mio Booking possible – Guillaume GOUIX – 19:55 (France) Filmmaker in Attendance
Preview
Le Coeur d'Or 1
France, nowadays. Today is Raphael’s funeral. His young wife Lola refuses to attend the ceremony. On a whim, she takes her 7-year-old son and her sister on an improvised road trip. Heading south, they will rediscover each other, and learn about freedom. The freedom of choosing how to grieve.
The screening will be preceded by the short film in Competition Reckless by Pella Kågerman.
8:00 PM
Les Huit Montagnes – Charlotte VANDERMEERSCH – Felix VAN GROENINGEN – approved for all audiences – 22:32 (Italy)
Focus
Salle des festivals
Pietro, a city boy, befriends Bruno, the last child living in a forgotten village in the Aosta Valley. While Bruno remains faithful to his mountain, Pietro travels the world. On this journey, they experience love and loss, their origins and destinies, but above all, a life-and-death friendship.
Les Cadors Booking possible – Julien GUETTA – 22:30 (France) Filmmaker in Attendance
Preview
Le Coeur d'Or 1
The story of two brothers who have nothing in common: Antoine, a married boat driver with two children, and Christian, single, unemployed and an incorrigible brawler. When Antoine gets involved in a nasty affair, it is Christian who comes to Cherbourg to rescue him.
Beautiful Beings Booking possible – Gudmundur Arnar GUDMUNDSSON – 23:18 (Iceland) Filmmaker in Attendance
Oscar on skis
Le Coeur d'Or 3
Addi, a boy raised by a clairvoyant mother, decides to adopt a bullied misfit into his gang of outsiders. The boys explore aggression and violence but also learn about loyalty and love. As their behaviour escalates towards life–threatening situations, Addi begins to experience a series of visions.
