Last March 28th, during the Mois de la Francophonie, our Festival du Film Merveilleux traveled to the Alliance Française of Rostov-on-Don, bringing a selection of French short films to Russian audiences as part of our “Movies Around the World” program. The audience gathered to discover how French filmmakers craft the dreamlike, the impossible, and the […]

The Festival du Film Merveilleux announces a landmark partnership with the Alliance Française de Buenos Aires and bringing the 2026 Competition to South American audiences for the first time. Paris, 2026 — The Festival du Film Merveilleux is crossing the Atlantic. In a move that underscores the festival’s commitment to sharing the art of wonder beyond […]

From Tehran to Paris, from Astana to Pondichéry — the 15th Festival du Film Merveilleux screened films from 12 countries across five continents, proving once again that imagination knows no borders. In Out of Tune (Iran), a street whistler’s daily routine is upended by a single unexpected request — a gentle reminder that human connection […]

Last October, Russian cinema brought its visions of wonder and imagination to Paris at the Centre spirituel et culturel orthodoxe russe. Now we step through the mirror. This March, our Festival du film merveilleux presents “Movies Around the World” traveling to the Alliance Française of Rostov-on-Don ( March 28th) to discover how French filmmakers create […]

As the year draws to a close, the entire team at the Festival du Film Merveilleux wishes you a magical holiday season filled with wonder and joy. Thank you for sharing your passion for cinema with us throughout the year. Your enthusiasm and support continue to make our festival a celebration of imagination and storytelling. […]

Call for entries fantasy international short films The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire is now accepting submissions for its 2026 edition. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to share their creative visions in this unique celebration of the fantastical and imaginative. Short Films Submission Information All submissions are being accepted through FilmFreeway. Visit […]

The Festival du Film Merveilleux & Imaginaire continued its tradition of cross-cultural cinematic exploration with a special Russian showcase that took place on October 14th at the Russian Spiritual and Cultural Orthodox Center in Paris. The event featured five remarkable short films that pushed the boundaries between reality and imagination, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the […]

Zhanna Bekmambetova is one of contemporary Russian animation’s most compelling voices. Born in Tashkent and raised in Moscow, this VGIK graduate creates films that speak a universal language, one that transcends borders, cultures, and even words. From VGIK Moscow to International Recognition Bekmambetova graduated from the prestigious Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) with a degree […]

A Franco-Russian Filmmaker Bridging Two Worlds Svetlana Trébulle is a Franco-Russian filmmaker who grew up immersed in tales and legends. These stories have profoundly shaped her imagination and given her a taste for poetic and mysterious universes, where the fantastical and the real intertwine, where dream and reality blur together.Her work reflects this dual cultural […]

Festival du Film Merveilleux Special – Russian Short Films Showcase Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating Russian cinema with a curated selection of 4 award-winning short films from the Festival du film Merveilleux & Imaginaire and La louve. This special screening offers a captivating journey through animation and fiction, exploring themes of hope, fear, […]