Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition 3

The third of four programmes in our Academy Award qualifying international competition for short films, with selections from Brazil, Denmark, France, Iran and Martinique.

Unveiling temporal realities from diverse corners of the globe, our third Louis le Prince programme thoughtfully captures the universal challenge of accepting differences. The theme subtly emerges from complex familial, societal, historical, religious, and political relationships woven throughout the films.

Sensitive yet daring Amarela and Takeaway poignantly illustrate the struggles of navigating cultural appreciation and appropriation in an alienating environment, revealing complexities of identity. Meanwhile, An Orange from Jaffa confronts entrenched antagonisms, underscoring the vital need to coexist and reconnect on a deeply human level. Together, the selected stories offer a compelling cinematic commentary on our collective journey toward understanding and acceptance.