Highlights included a film concert featuring music by Clément Doumic, a member of Feu! Chatterton; a spotlight on Taiwanese cinema; and a screening of *Au Bain des dames* by Margaux Fournier, winner of the 2026 César Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The festival will welcome the directors of the films, as well as a jury composed of prestigious filmmakers. Short films from the MoPa school will also be featured. The Festival will begin during the opening week of the Rencontres de la Photographie.
Program:
– July 6 –
Opening night at the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation. Screening of Taiwanese short films: *The Egret River* by Wang-Ling Liu and *Amateur in The Moon* by Chunni Lin and Pang-Chuan Hang-
– July 27 –
Opening night at the Eden Cinema in Fontvieille. Focus on Taiwanese cinema. In partnership with the Taiwan Cultural Center in Paris
– July 28 –
“Film Discussion” at the Museon Arlaten
“Humor in Crime Thrillers” with Robert Pujade
– July 29 –
Comedy Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles.
“Au Bain des dames” by Margaux Fournier takes center stage—winner of the César Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The director will be in attendance. Followed by a screening of 7 hilarious short films.
– July 30 –
Crime Film Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles
Screening of 6 short films on crime thrillers and black comedy – July 31 – Closing Night at the Théâtre Antique in Arles
Awards Ceremony:
– Student Award
– Audience Award
– Filmmakers’ Award (jury vote)
– Alice Guy Award (Best Female Director)
– La Réplique Award (Best Actress or Actor)
Screening of “Tout un Fromage” by Antoine Fabry and Clément Doumic. It’s the story of two friends who are crazy about a goat’s-milk tomme they tasted at the Arles market and set out in search of its mysterious producer. This true road trip reminds us just how much our appetite is fueled by the stories we hear. The evening will continue with a live concert featuring the soundtrack to the documentary film, performed by the bands Pépite and Chuck and John.
Five days of cinema, encounters, music, and emotions under the stars of Arles: all that’s missing is you to make this 12th edition of the Ciné-Phare Festival a resounding success.
