From October 3 to 9, 2022, the ninth edition of the Saint-Jean-de-Luz International Film Festival took place. Discover the beautiful surprises in the contest, which have been joined by certain subjects, as well as the winners.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz Festival: Sacred, Escape and Love
In its ninth edition, Saint-Jean-de-Luz Festival She chooses the feature films that have been produced mobile spectator Between France, Tunisia, Belgium, Portugal, Ukraine, Spain, Italy and even Germany.
The works grouped by their themes were approached differently. Faith and religion She was for example at the center of many projects. in MagnificatAnd the Karen Viard He discovers upon the death of one of the priests of his diocese that he is a woman, which could lead to a scandal within the Catholic Church. in alma fifa, the inhabitants of a small Portuguese village are convinced that a young girl is possessed by the spirit of her grandmother, and accuse her of witchcraft. Finally, in You will choose lifeAnd the le de lag Smothered in his ultra-Orthodox Jewish family, he dreams of discovering another world.
The desire to escape that comes out of the movie Stefan Friese He was also very present in this competition. In particular, paid Jeremy Rainier To dump it all in the comics Elsewhere if you are there To go and settle in the woods near his house, under the gaze of his kin. in Amore Miolola (Alison Paradise(feeling the irrepressible need to walk the road to Sardinia with her sister Margot)Elodie Bouchez) and his son Gaspard (Viggo Ferreira Rider), after the death of his companion Raphael (Felix Maritaud).
Finally, it was the other topic that came up relationship to the landand the impossibility of leaving it. Whether confined to an area for family or economic reasons, the characters of Spanish drama Our suns Based on You will choose life They look like prisoners of wonderful land, sure, but they are hard to exploit.
Our favorite from the competition
- alma fifa : first feature film Christel Alves MiraThis drama successfully transitions from one genre to another. She oscillates between family tragedy and fantasy with ease, while doubling down on delicious touches of black humor. Convinced that her grandmother was poisoned, young Salome (loa michelHuge) finds herself possessed by the spirit of the deceased, bent on revenge. The whole personal dimension of this project, the director’s attachment to landscapes and family stories, gives all his power to the story.
- Elsewhere if you are there : Taking as a starting point the exhaustion of man leaving to live in fresh air and fresh water, going so far as to sing with the birds, the film through Francois Beirut (mobile home) It totally assumes its whimsical side, and opted for a tighter format in order to stick more closely to his character’s daydreaming. Then the director puts his hero in the background to focus on his loved ones, who are also on the verge of a nervous breakdown. A very funny feature film about needing to take a break and wanting to close the door, even if it means taking a step back with a slightly lighter heart. Jeremy Rainier, Susan ClementAnd the Sameer Al Qasimi And the Jean-Luc Bideau perfect.
- love me : Upon the death of her companion, Lola prefers not to go to his funeral to avoid the sympathy of others. She decides to go to Italy with her sister, Margot, and her son, Gaspard. a beginner as a road movieAnd the Amore Mio to remember couples From John Cassavetes on his way Refusal of self-pity in mourningTo struggle to live and fight grief. Alison Paradis and Elodie Bochese are at the center of the animated reunion, which Goex clouds Close-up movies, by 1.33 format.
We also loved…
the homeAnd the Annoying adaptation of the named workEmma Baker Occurred Anissa Bonfontwhere Anna Girardot It stars as a young writer who, for the purposes of a book about a Berlin brothel, tries to become a prostitute.
Rita Borkowska She also gives birth strong performance in Butterfly visionthe first Ukrainian feature film Maxim Nakunchini. After spending several months in prison in the Donbass, her character Lilia, an aerial reconnaissance specialist, returns to her family. She is haunted by visions while she is pregnant after being raped during her captivity, and she does everything to rebuild herself.
It is impossible not to mention it Two films were submitted out of competition, romantic comedy And the love story. The first is a tender and lively tale of redemption, captured by a musician (Alex Lutz(He does everything to prove to his ex-wife)Gulshifteh Farhani(It changed after several years of absence)Check out our review here). The second is a melodrama that takes the viewer into the curses and passionate happiness of Katya (Juliette Delacroix) and his brother William (Alexis Michalik), whose most beautiful romances are also the saddest. A movie full of ideas and passing like lightning, it completely assumes its emotional turn to better pull the viewer down its throat.
Find out the festival winners
The following is a list of awards given by the jury chaired by: Geraldine Pelhas It consists of Stephen FuenkinosAnd the Charlene FavierAnd the Valerie Karsenty And the Jean Paul Gaultier :
- Male Interpretation Award sponsored by the Department Council: Adam Pesa for the movement From nathan luffy.
- Female Interpretation Award Sponsored by JOACASINO: Rita Borkowska Butterfly vision by Maksym Nakonechnyi.
- Grand Prize Sponsored by Blue Efficience: Maksym Nakonechnyi for Butterfly vision.
- Staging Award: Carla Simon for Our suns.
- Special mention to Christel Alves Mira alma fifa.
Check out the rest of the bonuses:
- Youth Jury Award Sponsored by BOROSSOS: Guillaume Gouix for Amore Mio.
- The general award sponsored by France TV: Emily Fresh for obligated.
- SFCC Critics Award: Carla Simon Our suns.
