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The Brest European Short Film Festival runs from November 10 to 15, 2026. European, French and Brittany competitions, off-programs, retrospective, meetings and screenings for young audiences, discover the films selected for this 41th edition!

The Festival is a space for artistic freedom; here are a few tips to help you enjoy it to the fullest:

Marked in green on the schedule: Screenings specifically tailored for young audiences, with the recommended minimum age indicated.

The rest of the program is generally intended for a “mature” audience. Generally for ages 14 and up, unless otherwise noted: some screenings include a content warning (!) while others are family-friendly for ages 10 and up (*)

For audience members who would like details on sensitive topics featured in the films, you can now refer to the Trigger Warning.

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Les Grandes Vacances

THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Valentine CADIC

France / 25'43 / 2022

Screenplay : Valentine CADIC

Image : Coline Costes

Editing : Alexis Noël

Actors : Helio Pu, Blandine Madec

Production company : Les Filmeuses

Blandine passe ses vacances seule dans un petit camping au pied des montagnes. Elle est rapidement envahie par le bruit, la foule et la pluie qu’elle cherchait à fuir le temps d’un été. Au bord du lac, Blandine rencontre Helio un jeune journaliste local. Court métrage réalisé dans le cadre des 168 Heures.

Blandine spends her holidays alone in a small campsite close to the mountains. She quickly finds herself submerged by the noise, the crowd, and the rain she was trying to escape for the summer. By the lake, Blandine meets Helio, a young local journalist. A short film made in the framework of the Résidence des 168 Heures.

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