A shrill noise, a slamming door, a spider spinning its web, a disturbing shadow, the twilight... Tell me, when will my greatest fears become mere little frights?
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Program of 5 short films:
Little Flame by Vladimir Bayramgulov (Russia, 2017, 8'): It's winter. A little boy is warming himself by the fire when an icy gust of wind extinguishes the embers! He ventures out into the starry night in search of a small flame to light and warm his home. Frightened by the dark sky and forest, he is rescued by an adventurous fox...
Nube by Diego Alonso Sanchez De La Barquera Estrada, Christian Arredondo Narvaez (France, Mexico, Hungary, 2023, 7'): After witnessing an old, dark, stormy cloud raining painfully and dying of grief, Noma, a puffy white cloud, realizes that Mixtli, his daughter, also a dark, stormy cloud, is likely to rain prematurely.
Luce and the Rock by Britt Raes (Belgium, France, Netherlands, 2022, 13'): The story of two friends who, despite seemingly having nothing in common, end up facing their fear of the unknown together.
Danny De Vent's Swimming Lesson (Belgium, France, 2008, 9 min): Five-year-old Jonas is about to take his first swimming lesson. Trying to escape this frightening place, he falls into the deep end. Held afloat by his armbands, Jonas discovers the pool, a chaotic place populated by strange creatures.
Emily Worms's Very Short Journey (France, 2022, 7 min): Jean witnesses something extraordinary: Titi, his parakeet, can open the door of his cage! Yet, the bird won't leave... Jean then decides to help Titi overcome his fears on a very short journey.