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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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Naeris

The Turnip

Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu

Estonie / 7'12 / 2021

Screenplay : Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu

Image : Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu

Editing : Piret Sigus, Silja Saarepuu, Ragnar Neljandi

Production company : Animailm OÜ

L'histoire du film est basée sur le conte folklorique slave, qui a été raconté pendant des siècles par le point de vue des paysans. Le film montre une histoire surexploitée sous un angle souterrain - montrant ce qui s'est réellement passé alors que les paysans étaient engagés dans la culture de légumes. Aussi sur la propriété, la collaboration et la trahison.

The film's story is based on the Slavic fairy tale, which tells the story by the peasants point of view. The film shows story, variously of fairy tale, from undergroung angle - giving overview what really happened while onground was engaged in the cultivation of vegetables. Also about property, collaboration and betrayal.

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