Kurzes aus Frankreich: Ah, les jeunes!

France is a land of cinephiles, which is not least reflected in a short film output that is clearly intended for the big screen, and in no way inferior to large-scale cinematic works in terms of visual power and emotional impact. The country has a long tradition of short film production in which talented directors form their signature style and lay the foundation for their career. Belonging to the highly prolific and classic genre of short film, the four selected productions tell idiosyncratic coming-of-age stories that focus on the periphery: small villages in the middle of nowhere, banlieues as filming locations, forbidden love and conflicts of loyalty, quiet desperation and pressing hope as the driving narrative. (Curated by John Canciani & Laura Walde, Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur) Tant Qu‘il Nous Rest The Fusils A Pompe: Caroline Poggie, Jonathan Vinel, 2014, 30’ Moonchild: Julia Artamonov, 2018, 26’ Journée d’Appel: Basile Doganis, 2014, 21’ Yandere: William Laboury, 2019, 20’