The Festival continues its journey across Argentina

Following its 16th edition in Paris and its September screenings in Argentina, the Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire continues its international journey with a special screening in Bahía Blanca on 4 November 2026.

Organised in collaboration with the Alliance Française de Bahía Blanca, the event presents five French short films from the Festival’s 2026 selection.

The screening is part of the Festival’s growing programme of international circulation, creating opportunities for films and filmmakers to meet audiences beyond Paris and strengthening cultural exchange through cinema.

Practical Information

Date: 4 November 2026
Venue: Alliance Française de Bahía Blanca
Address: Fitz Roy 49, Bahía Blanca, Argentina
In collaboration with: Alliance Française de Bahía Blanca

The Programme

Sulaimani

Directed by Vinnie Anne Bose — 19’49

A fully handcrafted film using puppets and animated ink, presenting two intertwined portraits of Indian women from Kerala.

Le Jour des adultes (Grown Up Day)

Directed by David Caspir — 22’08

A story about childhood dreams, wonder and the unexpected consequences of discovering that Santa Claus does not exist.

Les Bottes de la nuit

Directed by Pierre-Luc Granjon — 12’22

A poetic coming-of-age story exploring friendship and otherness through pinscreen animation.

Un coup de pinceau (A Brushstroke)

Directed by Stéphane Martinet — 19’33

An internationally renowned painter, unable to find inspiration since the death of his wife, creates a mysterious work that becomes an enigmatic masterpiece.

Bourreau des Cœurs

Directed by Inès Moussard, Antoine Genza, Ilian Belkilani, Sam Ripart, Alexandre Julhe and Camille Duvere — 6’00

A romantic encounter around the love locks of Paris’s Pont des Arts becomes a playful reflection on love, memory and the city.

From Paris to audiences around the world

The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire uses short film and imagination as spaces for encounters between cultures, generations and artistic forms.

The Argentine screenings extend the Festival beyond its Paris edition and form part of its commitment to supporting the international circulation of films and filmmakers.

www.festival-film-merveilleux.com