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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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Le prénom

Aïssatou Ndiaye Gueye

France / 25' / 2023

Production company : LE GREC

À trente-et-un ans, Fanta, avocate, est enceinte et sur le point d’accoucher. Suite à un appel téléphonique entre son mari et sa belle-mère, elle découvre que cette dernière a déjà choisi le prénom du bébé. Sidérée par cette situation, elle décide de se battre pour nommer son enfant.

Fanta 31 years old, she is a lawyer. She is pregnant and full term. Following a phone call from her mother-in-law to her husband, she discovers that her mother-in-law has already chosen the baby’s first name Stunned by this situation, she decides to fight to name her child.

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