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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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Doïna

Mihai Tranca

France / 16'00 / 2026

Screenplay : Mihai Tranca

Editing : Clémence Carré

Actors : Ana Ciontea , Alexandru Potocean , Maud Wyler

Production company : Les films de la capitaine

Andrei, 36 ans, est un expatrié roumain établi en France. Un jour, Doïna, sa mère, lui rend visite afin de confirmer un diagnostic gynécologique dressé en Roumanie. Contraint de traduire les échanges entre Doïna et le médecin lors de l'examen, Andrei a accès à l’histoire intime de sa mère dont le corps révèle un passé douloureux.

Andrei, 36, is a Romanian expatriate living in France. One day, his mother, Doïna, visits him to confirm a gynecological diagnosis made in Romania. Forced to translate the conversation between her and the doctor during the examination, Andrei becomes the unwilling witness to his mother’s intimate history.

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