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Robert French and French-Language Focus

This spotlight highlights films from France and other French-speaking regions, showcasing a wide array of genres and themes. Waltz for Three brings together stories of love and music, while Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano captures a film crew’s perseverance in post-explosion Beirut. These films represent the artistic and cultural diversity of the French-speaking world, offering audiences both emotional depth and artistic innovation.

Sponsored by the Jane M. and Bruce P. Robert Charitable Foundation

American Indie Spotlight, Robert French and French-Language Focus, Women in Film Spotlight

A Time Apart

Film A Time Apart Directed by Courtney Hope Therond Alyssa returns to Paris to finalize her divorce, but while spending a final week with her soon-to-be ex-husband,...

Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus, Women in Film Spotlight

After Annecy

Film After Annecy Directed by Rebecca Holstein One month after a chance encounter in the town of Annecy, France, Remi travels to Northern Ireland in...

International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus, Women in Film Spotlight

ALL WOMEN DO IT

Film ALL WOMEN DO IT Directed by marina ziolkowski Lola and Fred go on a trip to a remote house for a photo shoot. On the journey,...

International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Anaïs

Film Anaïs Directed by Hélène Hadjiyianni At 32, Anaïs’s body is her weapon as much as her shield, to conquer the battle of life....

Fine Arts Spotlight, Human Rights Spotlight, International Spotlight, Leon & Mary Strauss Documentary Spotlight, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Dancing On The Edge Of A Volcano

Film Dancing On The Edge Of A Volcano Directed by Cyril Aris After the devastating explosion on August 4th, 2020, in Beirut, a film crew faces a tough choice: continue...

International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus, Women in Film Spotlight

Dead Cat

Film Dead Cat Directed by Annie-Claude Caron, Danick Audet How will Catherine and Louis replace their daughter’s distinctive cat with white spots before she finds out her...

Animation Spotlight, International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

#DoudouChallenge

Film #DoudouChallenge Directed by Alexandra Delaunay-Fernandez, Julie Majcher, Marine Benabdallah-Crolais, Noémie Segalowicz, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, Sixtine Emerat On the road to her family vacation, Olivia, a 10-year old girl hooked on her phone and social...

International Spotlight, J. Kim & Sharon Tucci Italian Focus, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Eldorado

Film Eldorado Directed by Mathieu Volpe Originally from Cameroon, Awa works as a snow groomer in La Thuile, Italy. During her shift, she encounters...

Animation Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Les Vouèsins

Film Les Vouèsins Directed by Brian Hawkins In this Missouri French folktale, Petit Jean is a farmer who also happens to be the devil’s neighbor....

Animation Spotlight, International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Sweeter is the night

Film Sweeter is the night Directed by Fabienne WAGENAAR In the early 1960s, during West Africa’s push for independence, a young French officer is sent to find...

International Spotlight, Robert French and French-Language Focus

The Kingdom

Film The Kingdom Lesia, a teenager, is taken by a man to a villa where her fugitive father and his men...

Animation Spotlight, International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus

Via Dolorosa

Film Via Dolorosa Directed by Rachel GUTGARTS Between drug addiction, first discoveries of sexuality and a permanent state of war, the filmmaker searches for her...

International Spotlight, Oscar® Qualifying Shorts Competition, Robert French and French-Language Focus, Women in Film Spotlight

Waltz for Three

Film Waltz for Three Directed by Oriana Ng A rich woman picks up a male prostitute and asks for more than what he usually sells.